2017 USATF ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE REPORTS

2017 Athletes Advisory Committee Annual Report Submitted October 30, 2017

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to summarize the strategic goals and progress towards such of the USATF Athletes Advisory Committee in 2017.

Strategic Goal #1: Athlete Funding & Support  Increase athlete funding through prize money, stipends, Revenue Distribution Plan  The RDP contract is being finalized between the national office and the AAC to ensure fair treatment and no room for interpretation. A plan for the 2018 RDP money (since there is no team to make and be paid for) is being presented to the national office.  Athletes need to be paid on time, in a predictable manner. A schedule is being put together detailing when each type of payment can be expected (Tier payments, prize money, RDP), to which the national office will be held accountable.  The Emergency Relief Fund was finalized in 2016 to provide emergency financial assistance to current or recently retired athletes facing a catastrophic event causing financial distress. In 2017, the fund was first used to help athletes in dire situations. USATF has funded the account initially, with the AAC being responsible for future fundraising.

Strategic Goal #2: Domestic Competitive Opportunities  It is important to the AAC that we continue to seek out opportunities for domestic competitions to reduce the dependency on the European circuit.  2019 will be an especially important year, as the World Championships will take place much later than usual (late Sept/early Oct). We will need domestic competitive opportunities in June, July and August of 2019.

Strategic Goal #3: AAC Input on all USATF decisions affecting athletes  The AAC is adamant that we have a seat at the table for all major decisions in USATF affecting elite athletes in any way, including but not limited to reviewing bids, LOC's operations/policies, High Performance funding allocation, High Performance Annual Review, etc.

Strategic Goal #4: International Representation  It is important to the AAC that we increase our representation at the international level, including but not limited to IAAF, Athlete Integrity Unit, WADA, IOC, NACAC.  We will work closely with Stephanie Hightower and our current IAAF rep to ensure we are aware of any opportunities to have an athlete nominated to a position to increase athletes’ presence on international committees and boards.

Strategic Goal #5: Communication  The AAC must be able to communicate to its constituents. This has been an ongoing challenge. The AAC and USATF have agreed that the AAC can collect athletes’ contact information using their own database in order to facilitate better communication with the athletes. Athletes can fill out a Google Form that the AAC receives. These athletes are then sent an invitation to join the AAC Slack team. Slack is an app the AAC is using as a primary means of communication with the athletes.  The USATF website consistently has outdated or missing information that is very important to the athletes. The AAC is going to put together our own standalone website that we maintain in order to keep the athletes informed to the best of our abilities without relying on the USATF’s website.

Additional Comments:  Professionalism: The AAC will present ourselves as educated, knowledgeable, professional and serious when we communicate with the USATF board, national office, other committees, and the athletes. We need to be the ones communicating with our athletes to ensure they are well informed and are hearing directly from the AAC.  Statement of Conditions: The AAC has submitted a revised Statement of Conditions to Law & Legislation to open the discussion on this document at the 2017 Annual Meeting. We wish to hone this document so that it is free of room for interpretation so that the athletes are ensured they’re being treated fairly and are crystal clear on what protocol they’re agreeing to follow when they sign this agreement every time they make a team.  Athlete Summit: The AAC funded and planned an Athlete Summit in October to celebrate the achievements of the 2017 team that represented USA at the IAAF World Championships in . The Summit took place at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas. Athletes attended roundtable discussions about the following topics: o 2017 Relay Program o Athlete Representatives (Agents) o Personal Branding and Social Media

In addition, the athletes had discussions with Stephanie Hightower, our IAAF representative and Max Siegel, USATF CEO. The athletes also had the opportunity to attend a Cirque du Soleil show and attend a VIP party where they were recognized for their achievements. Athletes in attendance were encouraged to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting to continue the important discussions we started at the Summit.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Porter Ann Gaffigan AAC Chair AAC Vice Chair AAC Treasurer AAC Secretary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Youth Athletics Division

2017 USATF Annual Meeting Committee Report

New Beginnings

The Youth Athletics Division began 2017 with a new group of leaders. Newly elected officers included Chair: Tricia Myers, Executive Vice Chair: Quentin Wilson, Vice Chair of Operations: Jim Engel, Vice Chair of Administration/Treasurer: Dave Skelton, and Secretary: Carolyn Griggs. This five-member team is comprised of new and familiar faces as several have worked as volunteers on the local, regional and national levels. Each have varied levels of knowledge and expertise in the areas of coaching, volunteering, officiating, meet administration and even national office staff experience which makes for a well-rounded leadership team.

This new group immediately went to work to “redefine” the youth volunteer experience and established guiding principles to help govern conduct and set goals. These principles are based on the premise of A.C.T.I.O.N and R.E.S.U.L.T.S. which include: Accountable Leadership, Customer Focus, Transparency & Trust, Innovation & Creativity, Optimistic Attitudes, Number & Data Driven Decision Making, Resource Improvement, Entertaining – Enjoyable Experiences, Sponsorship Acquisition, Understand & Value Volunteer Contributions, Local Support and Successful Championships.

With a new roadmap for success, the team started to reorganize everything from committee representatives and championship staffs to meeting frequency and communication & reporting. There have certainly been some growing pains along the way, but the group is optimistic and excited for the potential and ultimate growth of the Youth Division and sport.

Perhaps the most important initiative of the new executive team is to build a better relationship with National Office staff and Youth Program liaisons. The group has been committed to collaboration and determining how best to work with and support one another. The National Office team has been receptive to this mindset and been equally engaged in achieving this goal.

Membership

Youth Membership reached a significant milestone for 2017 and surpassed over 85,000 members. Youth members continue to represent close to 65% of total USATF membership. Without the dedicated support of member clubs and coaches, youth administrators, officials, volunteers, and Association officers we would not be able to experience such great growth each year. Increased membership is a testament to the work at the grass roots level and we should all be proud of the strides we are making.

Youth Programs and Initiatives

The National Office has been busy providing opportunities to youth athletes and clubs and creating new initiatives. The Mark Springer Travel Grant continued, awarding 40 youth clubs $1,250 for travel reimbursement to one of the four national championships.

Run Jump Throw (RJT) has continued to be a great youth initiative. USA Track & Field and Hershey teamed up to create a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic , jumping and throwing skills through track and field. Dozens of Associations, clubs, park and recreation groups, and even physical education programs have hosted RJT across the country. And, in mid-September, USATF and the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) held the first RJT event tailored to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

USATF hosted the first-ever, USATF Youth Cross Country Camp July 17-19, in Springs, CO. The camp gave young athletes the unique opportunity to train at the USOC Olympic Training Center, work with elite athletes, and visit with motivational speakers and special guests. The inaugural camp was well attended and there are plans to host three youth camps in 2018.

Championship Season

The 2017 USATF Hershey National Youth Indoor Championships set the tone for what would be an exciting championship season. Held at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in , NY, over 2700 athletes competed in the 2.5-day event and were treated with an appearance from Olympic gold medalist, Sanya Richards -Ross.

Lisle, IL played host to the 2017 USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships. USATF Illinois hosted the competition for the fourth time in 10 years. The event was reinstated just 7 short weeks before the start date and provided a great national opportunity to new and existing youth clubs and members. We are appreciative to USATF Illinois, the National Office staff and Board of Directors for working with the Youth Executive Committee on this important event for youth programs.

The championship season concluded with the 2017 USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Lawrence, KS. This event welcomed over 8100 athletes, a new meet high, and had an unprecedented number of sponsors, vendors, and local support and promotion. Olympians and were in attendance and did everything from attending the Opening Ceremonies to distributing awards and signing autographs. The Youth Committee introduced a revamped meet schedule that shortened time on the track and proved for a better overall experience for attendees.

The summer concluded with 18 pending records.

Looking Ahead

2017 will conclude with a busy fall season. The Youth Division will host dozens of Junior Olympic Association and Regional competitions which will culminate with the 2017 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, FL on December 9, 2017. The Tallahassee course is one of the best locations the youth group has seen in years and everyone is excited for current LOC plans and warmer weather!

We will implement some changes for the 2017 Youth Administrators Workshop and Annual Meeting General Sessions. The focus will be restructuring and rebuilding the volunteer group, educating administrators, and goal setting.

Preliminary 2018 goals include: increasing youth membership and participation at events, promoting coaching education, improved communication, student-athlete recognition and attracting more host cities for national events. We are excited to share these goals, and progress, in more detail throughout the year.

Important competition changes will also occur in 2018. We will no longer require zone qualifiers for participation in the National Youth Indoor Championships. This means athletes can now participate in the national competition without attending a mandatory qualifying event! Just like the Youth Outdoor Championships, athletes may enter directly into the championships provided they meet the youth athletics age requirements.

After many, many years - meet entry fees for the Junior Olympic Track & Field program will change. Fee maximums will increase by $2, per round, to accommodate increased facility rental and rising costs to host these competitions. The Data Management subcommittee has been tasked with collecting data to determine if and how high these fees should increase in the future.

2017 has been a great year for the Youth Division. Everyone has been receptive to the new environment and the committee is becoming a cohesive group, truly focused on the development of the organization. We look forward to the continual growth of USATF Youth Programs and are eager to reach the goals set out for 2018 and beyond.

Respectfully Submitted, Tricia Myers USATF National Youth Division Chair

2017 Associations Committee Annual Report

I want first to acknowledge all the work our association’s leadership has done throughout the year to enable our organization to function. Often out of the spotlight, our association officers tirelessly manage the nuts and bolts of our fifty-seven associations which is the foundation for the rest of our organization’s committees…thank you all!

Secondly, I’d like to thank our Associations Executive Committee for their diligent work throughout the year providing leadership. Special acknowledgement goes to Past President Karen Krask who has proven a pragmatic mentor, and office liaison Desiree Freidman and Luke Fimreite who are our first line of contact from the national office.

Below is a summary of each of the projects our committee engaged in over the past year:

2017 Association Workshop - After being approved by general membership, we moved our workshop to the annual meeting site the day before the opening session. Nearly 200 members participated in the Orlando workshop making it the largest to date affirming the workshop move provided better access for our association officers. In acknowledgement of the need for training of new association officers, we will begin to offer more ‘how-to’ seminars in alternating years, corresponding to even numbered election years.

RRCA Convention - We sent a group of four representatives (Scott Erwin-Illinois, Don Lawrence-

Adirondack, Dave Shrock-Pacific, Steve Vaitones-New England) to the Road Runners Club of America

Convention this past year held in . After speaking with the new President of RRCA it is evident that we can make great strides working together. We will send two representatives to the 2018 convention, working with the LDR Division to better represent all constituent groups of USATF.

Association Grants - A pool of $25,000 was available for grants for the 2017 administered by the

USATF Board of Directors. Ten associations received funding and are doing good work in their associations. Our Grant Coordinator Patti Petesch (Pacific Northwest) is hard at work tracking paperwork and reports, as want to ensure that our grant money is used each year to the betterment of the associations who put forth the effort and apply for the grants. We will continue to encourage the associations to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Grant in Aid to Attend the Annual Meeting - For the first time in 2016 we were able to offer associations the opportunity to apply for a grant in aid to attend the annual meeting. A total of

$20,000 has been allocated with the goal that our associations who have a difficult time financially. Seven associations applied for funding in 2016, and we are looking at more receiving funding for 2017.

Association Excellence Awards - In 2016 we decided to to take the opportunity to distribute monetary awards versus the Gold, Silver, and Bronze plaques of the past. The rationalé was to enable recipient associations additional funding to improve current programs and to potentially include a new program that they were not able to help fund previously. In 2016, we awarded $25,000 to our top 10 associations. The top five were: Southern California, Pacific, New England, Minnesota, and New Jersey.

In 2017 the Accreditation Sub Committee took over the responsibility of revising the award criteria and determined the recipients based on accreditation outcomes. At this year’s Association Workshop luncheon we will acknowledge not only our top associations, but also our most improved associations.

Association Volunteer of the Year Award - For 2017 we have reduced the number of awards to one per region as it has proven difficult to get nominations from each association. Each recipient will be acknowledged at their respective regional breakout session and be awarded certificate and a USATF merchandize coupon.

We can revisit this award protocol if associations are once again willing to forward nominations to their regional reps.

Accreditation - The newly formed Accreditation Subcommittee which is now part of the

Associations Committee is led by Paul Bodenshot (Pacific Northwest) as chair and Greg Mohl (Montana) as vice chair. The Subcommittee with its seven regional commissioners has done an exceptional job reaching out to their respective associations and shepherding them to full compliance for the nine accreditation standards.

Monthly Association e-letter - Thanks to our associate Director of Constituent Services

Desiree Friedman (Indiana), in collaboration with the executive, our committee has instituted a monthly newsletter which is sent to all association officers providing a much better line of communication.

Association Resource Center - Constituent Services Coordinator Luke

Fimreite (Indiana) has done a great job keeping our Association Resource Center

(ARC) up to date with current applications and forms. We encourage all association officers to reference the ARC for most all information and resources to administer their association: https://usatf.org/Mgmt/Assoc/Forms.aspx or this

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Planning Ahead - Stay tuned for initiatives that are in the works to further help associations better service our membership.

Associations Executive Committee - When you see our colleagues in the corridors, please thank them for their work on our behalf, and don’t hesitate to ask any questions:

Chair - Dave Shrock (Pacific)

Vice Chair Regions - Don Laurence (Adirondack)

Vice Chair Workshop - Randy Hopkins (Colorado)

Secretary - Pam Betz (Florida)

Treasurer - Richard Messenger (West Virginia)

Past President - Karen Krask (Ohio)

East Region Rep - A. Monique White (Mid-Atlantic)

Southeast Rep - Rod Larsen (Florida)

Southwest Rep - Jackie Callender (Southern) Mid-America Rep - Tish Hanna (Ozark)

Midwest Rep - Richard Messenger (West Virginia)

West Rep - Thom Confer (Southern California)

Northwest Rep - Mike Hinz (Inland Northwest)

Grievance -LnL - Scott Erwin (Illinois)

Assoc Grants - Patti Petesch (Pacific Northwest)

At-Large - Lauren Primerano (New York)

At-Large - Jay (Oregon)

At-Large - Gary Morgan (Michigan)

At large - Steve Vaitones (New England)

Accreditation Subcommittee:

Chair - Paul Bodenshot (Pacific Northwest)

Vice Chair - Greg Mohl (Montana)

East Rep - BJ Palma (Adirondack)

Southeast Rep - John Sales (Florida)

Southwest Rep - Gary Morgan (Michigan)

Mid-America Rep - Bert Garcia (New )

Midwest Rep - Terri Tutt (Ohio)

West Rep - Julie LeBeach (Southern California)

Northwest Rep - John Patterson (Pacific Northwest)

Dave Shrock

Chair, Associations Committee

2017 Masters LDR Committee Annual Report

Many of us are busy now, wrapping up the year as we prepare for the annual meeting in Columbus Ohio. As a first-year chair of a sports committee, I am reflecting upon the accomplishments of my committee. I was elected chair at the last annual meeting, the first female to hold that position on the committee. Along with me, Paul Carlin and Lloyd Hansen were elected secretary and vice chair, respectively. In addition, I appointed Tom Bernhard, Dale Campbell, Pam Fales, Doreen McCoubrie and Bill Quinisk to round out the executive committee and Tom Bernhard and Stephen Viegas, as our Rules and Law & Legislation representatives, respectively. Bill Quinisk continued as our liaison to Cross Country Council.

In addition to learning to work as a team, we also focused this year our attention in negotiating many of our championship races in the Masters Grand Prix Series – both individual and team. Many of our contracts expired this year and we were determined to have a full calendar of events before the annual meeting in 2017. I believe we have reached that goal as I discuss the 2018 calendar in the latter part of this report.

As part of my duties as chair, I promised to attend each of our distance championships this year. Our Grand Prix in long distance running began with the Towne Bank Shamrock 8k on March 18, 2017 in Virginia Beach VA. This was followed by the James Joyce Ramble 10 on April 30, 2017 in Dedham MA, which had a record number of participants. On May 7, 2017, we went to the West Coast for the Orange County . On August 25, 2017, in Flint MI, over 130 masters squared off to race the HAP CRIM Fitness Foundation . On October 1, 2017, a record field of 280 participants raced the last Syracuse Festival of Races 5k championship In Syracuse NY as the race director David Oja, announced a few months ago that this was his last masters’ championship race, as he was retiring from race directing. We gave him an award thanking him for his many years of support and service to the masters community. On October 28, 2017, a record 152 runners ran the Tulsa Federal Credit Union in Tulsa OK, our final long- distance event. We also had three cross country championships as part of the Grand Prix Series: February 4, 2017 in Bend OR; October 15, 2017 in MA and December 9, 2017 in Lexington KY. Most of our races in 2017, had increased participation as our marketing strategies were fine tuned. Thanks to Tom Bernhard, Dale Campbell, Paul Carlin, Lloyd Hansen, Bill Quinisk and Pam Fales for their assistance as liaisons at these championships. I also want to thank the previous chair Don Lein and Marian Lein, as they continue to provide advice to the new chair.

On the international scene, I continued as the non-stadia team manager at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in South Korea from March 18 through March 25, 2017 and at the regional WMA Championships in in August 2017. As in the past, I worked closely with the masters’ track & field team manager Philip Greenwald to ensure that our athletes were properly guided. The North American, Central American and Caribbean Regional WMA Championship was held in Toronto Canada from August 11 through 13, 2017, as part of the Canadian Championships who so graciously agreed to bail out the regional WMA. Because of the venue change due to the City of Juarez Mexico pulling out of the agreement, there were no non-stadia events. However, we had our long-distance runners running many of the track events. It was also the site of the regional WMA General Assembly, where I introduced Lloyd Hansen as a LDR delegate and Bill Quinisk, who was an official at the meet. It was also the first time that masters had the same team uniforms as the open elite athletes who were competing at the same time in London.

In June, the entire executive committee met in Provo Utah at the home of Lloyd Hansen for a two-day retreat where we discussed ways to improve our productivity and to create a ‘wish list’ to be presented to the National Office. After our working sessions, we visited Salt Lake City and Park City. It was a truly bonding experience and my gratitude is extended to Jan Hansen and Jackie Carlin for their assistance in preparing for the retreat.

As I stated earlier, we have been successful in scheduling our individual and team Grand Prix Series for 2018. The schedule for 2018 looks as follows:

Feb. 3 USATF XC Championships Tallahassee FL

Mar 17 Towne Bank Shamrock 8k Virginia Beach VA

Apr 29 James Joyce Ramble 10k Dedham MA

Aug 24 HAP Crim Michigan Mile Flint, MI

Sept 23 Masters 5K XC Championships Buffalo, NY Dec 8 National Club XC Championships Spokane, WA

In addition, we are in discussions with the following races: Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon, (June 3); Atlanta's Finest 5k (August 18) and Tulsa Federal Credit Union Run 15k (Oct. 27). We have listened to your concerns that you wish to see the marathon added to the series and we are in negotiations with a couple of interested races. Stay tuned!

2017 Yearly Activity Report

USATF Masters Track & Field (MTF)

It has been a very active first year of this Olympiad. My goals of simplifying, clarifying, and documenting our MTF Committee’s activities is progressing, not as fast as I would like, but nevertheless progressing. There is a lot done, and a lot still to do.

Along with ; our new USATF President, and the other new Committee Chairs, I attended an orientation in early in January to get to know each other and to become more familiar with the National Office (NO) personnel and procedures. CEO Max Siegel and COO Renee Washington then, and all year, have shown a sincere interest in supporting masters and treating masters athletes and masters international teams more like other teams at all levels that USATF fields around the world.

To fulfil my duty of appointing Subcommittee chairs, and other MTF administrators, I adopted the practice of soliciting applications for each of the positions, and then having the Executive Committee interview and vote their selections whom I then appointed. I thought that, when choosing our leaders, many opinions were better than my own alone.

Our MTF Indoor and Outdoor Championships were successful this year despite the fact of two nearby World Championships and a Regional Championship and other concerns of altitude and hot weather. We had 624 entries in Albuquerque and 885 in Baton Rouge. Let me point out that the circumstances were exceptionally difficult in Baton Rouge with the lightning that seemed to show up every afternoon. The Games Committee and Finish Timing and the cooperation of the athletes created the best available solutions.

Regions are very important entities in our masters organization. They are the direct link to the Associations which are the true grass roots level of USATF. There has been a lot of confusion about how Regional Coordinators (RC) are selected, led, and operate. This has all been clarified in the proposed Operating Procedures (OP). Also, in collaboration with the existing Regional Coordinators, we have written a set of Regional Coordinator guidelines that specifies duties and best practices. With all the confusion we have had in regard to Active Athletes (AA), Latashia Key, the current Active Athlete Representative on the MTF Executive Committee, and I as Chair, and Jerry Bookin-Weiner as Vice Chair, have put sufficient detail into the proposed OP to clarify the AA duties and selection procedures.

Our MTF Operating Procedures (USATF has by-laws, Committees have Operating Procedures) had not been updated since 2007. And they lacked guidance on many situations that we have had to solve over and over again when the situations arose. This is not a good way to do business so the updated OP that are proposed try to anticipate common questions and common situations and clearly state how to handle them. An example is the voting procedures when officers are elected. The proposed OP details the procedure so that we don’t have to make ad hoc decisions as we go. In addition, we are starting to look at our MTF Strategic Plan as it has not been updated since 2005 and the USATF organization, as a whole, is also planning on updating their overall plan and need to know our plans. We have SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, & Timely) goals in place but they have not been monitored so we do not know where we stand on them.

A few years ago, Max Siegel promised making uniforms available for our international teams. That is no small task as our international teams can be hundreds of people. Well, it happened this year in a big way. Our team of 393 that entered the NCCWMA Regional Championships in Toronto was issued the Rio Olympic competition uniforms at no cost to the athletes. This was especially exciting because every night in Toronto we watched our USATF Senior Team compete (and win) on TV at the IAAF World Championships in London in the exact same uniforms.

One of my concerns of the year was our third place finish in Daegu at the World Masters Indoor Championships. With a little more participation, we could have led the medal count. I do not like medal count of a measure of success, but it is the usually stated measuring stick. My biggest pleasure of the year was the US Masters Team performance at the NCCWMA Regional Championships in Toronto. We won 537 medals and that included winning 29 of the 30 relays that we entered. But even more important than those performance successes, we came together as a team winning and supporting each other, and in a sportsman’s like manner. No ugly there. Our Sport, and especially our masters sport is a perfect vehicle to create unity, not the divisiveness that we see too much of these days in politics, race relations, and other aspects of life. Mark Twain stated it best “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Our US international masters teams are ambassadors to the world and the other teams members are ambassadors to us. They expand our own tolerance and understandings of other viewpoints..

We have done a lot of work this year on the All American Standards. It is a very popular program. Using the Masters Rankings data and very logical guidelines, Task Force Head Roger Vergin, together with John Seto and many other advisors, have come up with standards that are both attainable and honorable. Not too easy, not too hard. The standards are set to make a reasonable number of athletes eligible for the award based on the number of people competing in each given event. So those events with fewer participants, will have a higher percentage of those people eligible for All American status. For example, essentially 100% of M90 doing the hurdles will be eligible for All American status.

We are making an effort to bring all 40 or so of our MTF administrators into line with USATF requirements. The first step was to have all take the SafeSport Training. SafeSport includes awareness training of possible abuse, especially of young people, within our Sport. Continuing on we will be requiring USATF Volunteer Handbook training, and Conflict of Interest statements, and general Background Checks. All things required of USATF personnel and all good practice for any organization.

Masters Rankings are, and are becoming even more, important to our MTF program. The data and services that mastersrankings.com provides is invaluable. This year, along with all his All-American standards work, John Seto has done many other things directly for MTF. Some of them are: gaining the recognition of being the official WMA World Masters Ranking site, continuing the daily input of performance data, now approaching two million entries, has worked directly with the throwers group to create throws meet management program for both and Ultra Pentathlon, worked closely with the MTF official publication National Masters News (NMN) to create, and support news item there, created a blog site on mastersrankings.com to allow dialog on Masters issues, generated special programs and collected data for both MTF awards and MTF Hall of Fame (HOF), generated special requests such as a list of highly ranked USA individuals to support the World Number One (W#1) program helping the US Masters Team strive to be the best team in the World. The biggest change that has been written into the proposed OP is the creation of a new Subcommittee named “Communications.” In short it will contain existing Media (including Social Media) and the Organizational Advancement and Promotion Subcommittee, along with our website (usatfmasters.org). The main intent is to put a uniform look and feel to all of our MTF communications from top to bottom. This is to be as efficient as possible with our meager financial resources and our volunteer efforts in the field. There is a Task Force headed by Sandy Triolo working right now on forming that overall branding plan and that will be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Rex Harvey

Chair: USATF MTF

USA Track & Field Records Report – 2017 This report includes all records reported / and or applied for since last year’s annual meeting. This document, as well as any updates and addendums, are located online in the USATF Annual Meeting Document Library.

The Records Committee Chair gratefully acknowledges the work of the respective sports committee record keepers: Bob Hersh (Men’s and Women’s Track & Field), Andy Carr (Men’s and Women’s LDR), Donald H. Lein (Masters LDR), Brenda Martin & Denise Smotherman (Youth Athletics), Jeff Brower (Masters Track & Field, David Talcott (Masters Race Walking). Thanks are also due to David Katz, Mike Wickiser, Jane Parks ( Technical Council) and Steve Vaitones for their indispensable contributions to the record keeping process.

I. MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

American Outdoor All-Comers Records

1. 18.11m (59’5”)Christian Taylor (Nike) Eugene, OR May 27, 2017

American Outdoor Junior Records

2. 4x400m Relay 3:00.33 National Team Trujillo, PER July 23, 2017

(Brian Herron, Zack Shinnick, Sean Hooper, Josephus Lyles)

3. 5.90m (19’4¼”) Mondo Duplantis Austin, TX April 1, 2017

4. 22.02m (72’3”) (PA HS) Trujillo, PER July 23, 2017

American Outdoor Championship Records

5. 5000m 13:08.62 (US Army) Sacramento, CA June 23, 2017

6. Shot Put 22.65m (74’3¾”) (Nike) Sacramento, CA June 25, 2017

American Indoor Records

7. 300m 31.87 (adidas) Albuquerque, NM March 4, 2017

8. 600m 1:14.91 Casimir Loxsom (Brooks) University Park, PA Jan. 28. 2017

American Indoor All-Comers Records

9. 300m 31.87 Noah Lyles (adidas) Albuquerque, NM March 4, 2017

10. 600m 1:14.91 Casimir Loxsom (Brooks) University Park, PA Jan. 28. 2017

American Indoor Junior Records

11. 60mH 7.49 Trey Cunningham (AL HS) Birmingham, AL Feb. 4, 2017

12. 60mH 7.45 Trey Cunningham (AL HS) New York, NY Mar. 11, 2017

13. 60mH 7.40 Trey Cunningham (AL HS) New York, NY Mar. 12, 2017

14. Pole Vault 5.65m (18’6½”) Mondo Duplantis (LA HS) Baton Rouge, LA Feb. 4, 2017

15. Pole Vault 5.72m (18’9¼”) Mondo Duplantis (LA HS) Baton Rouge, LA Feb. 4, 2017

16. Pole Vault 5.75m (18’10¼”) Mondo Duplantis (LA HS) New York, NY Feb. 11, 2017

17. Pole Vault 5.82 (19’1”) Mondo Duplantis (LA HS) New York, NY Mar. 11, 2017

18. Shot Put 21.48m (70’5¾”) Jordan Geist (PA HS) Greensburg, PA Jan. 4, 2017

19. Shot Put 21.89m (71’10”) Jordan Geist (PA HS) Greensburg, PA Feb. 7, 2017

American Indoor Championship Records

19. 300m 31.87 Noah Lyles (adidas) Albuquerque, NM March 4. 2017

20. 600m 1:15.07 (Nike) Albuquerque, NM March 5. 2017

21. 1000m 2:18.60 (Nike) Albuquerque, NM March 5, 2017

II. WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

American Outdoor Records

1. 3000mSC 9:02.58 () London, GBR Aug. 11, 2017

2. 800mMedly Rly 1:35.59 USA Red Team , PA Apr. 29, 2017 (, , Dezerea Bryant, Miki Barber)

3. 76.77m (251’10”) (Nike) Oxford, MS May 6, 2017

American Outdoor All-Comers Records

4. 3000mSC 8:58.78 Celphine Chespol (KEN) Eugene, OR May 26, 2017

5. 400m Hdls 52.74 (Nike) Sacramento, CA June 25, 2017

6. 800mMedly Rly 1:35.59 USA Red Team Philadelphia, PA Apr. 29, 2017

(Morolake Akinosun, English Gardner, Dezerea Bryant, Miki Barber)

7. Pole Vault 4.93m (16’2”) (Nike) , TX July 23, 2016

8. Hammer Throw 76.77m (251’10”) Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) Oxford, MS May 6, 2017

American Outdoor Junior Records

9. 3000mSC 9:46.48 Madie Boreman ( Colorado) Eugene, OR June 10, 2017

10. 400mH 54.03 Sydney McLaughlin (NJ HS) Egg Harbor, NJ June 2, 2017

11. 400mH 53.82 Sydney McLaughlin (NJ HS) Sacramento, CA June 25, 2017

12. 1.97m (6’5½”) (NV HS) Eugene, OR July 3, 2016

13. High Jump 1.99m (6’6¼”) Vashti Cunningham (Nike) Sacramento, CA June 23, 2017

American Outdoor Championship Meet Records

14. 400mH 52.64 Dalilah Muhammad (Nike) Sacramento, CA June 25, 2017

American Junior Championship Meet Records

15. 3000m SC 10:14.67 Sarah Edwards (Virginia Tech) Sacramento, CA June 24, 2017

16. 6.63m (21’9”) Tara Davis (Plyo Fusion) Sacramento, CA June 23, 2017

American Indoor Records

17. 300m 36.25 (Under Armour) Boston, MA Feb. 14, 2016

18. 300m 35.71 (Under Armour) Clemson, SC Jan. 7, 2017

19. 500m 1:07.34 (Nike) New York, NY Feb. 11, 2017

20. 800m 1:58.64 (adidas) New York, NY Feb. 11, 2017

21. 4000m Medley Rly 10:40.31 USA Boston, MA Jan. 28, 2017

(Emma Coburn, Sydney McLaughlin, , )

22. Triple Jump 14.32m (46’11¾”) (Georgia) Nashville, TN Feb. 25, 2017

23. Triple Jump 14.32m (46’11¾”) Keturah Orji (Georgia) Nashville, TN Feb. 25, 2017

24. Wt. Throw 25.60 (84’0”) Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 4, 2017

American Indoor All-Comers Record

25. 300m 35.71 Quanera Hayes (Under Armour) Clemson, SC Jan. 7, 2017

26. 60m Hurdles 7.74 (adidas) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 5, 2017

27. Wt. Throw 25.60 (84’0”) Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 4, 2017

American Indoor Junior Records

28. 800m 2:01.78 (NY HS) New York, NY Feb. 11, 2017

29. Long Jump 6.68m (21’11”) Tara Davis (CA HS) Frisco, TX Feb. 11, 2017

30. Shot Put 17.51m (57’5”) Alyssa Wilson (NJ HS) New York, NY Feb. 28, 2017

American Indoor Championship Records

31. 300m 36.15 (Nike) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 4, 2017

32. 600m 1:23.84 Ajee’ Wilson (adidas) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 5, 2017

33. 1000m 2:37.97 Charlene Lipsey (adidas) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 5, 2017

34. Wt. Throw 25.60 (84’0”) Gwen Berry (Nike/NYAC) Albuquerque, NM Mar. 4, 2017

III. RACE WALKING

Men's American Records – Track

No new Open Outdoor marks during this period.

Men's American Records – Road

No new Open Road marks during this period.

Men's American Indoor Records

No new Open Indoor marks during this period.

Men's American Junior Records – Track

No new Junior Outdoor marks during this period.

Women's American Records – Track

No new Open Outdoor marks during this period.

Women's American Records – Road

1 35 km 3:04:47 Katie Burnett unattached Santee, CA Jan 28, 2017

2 40 km 3:31.04 Katie Burnett unattached Santee, CA Jan 28, 2017

3 50 km 4:26:37 Katie Burnett unattached Santee, CA Jan 28, 2017

4 35 km 3:00:43 Katie Burnett USA London, GBR Aug 13, 2017

5 40 km 3:27:10 Katie Burnett USA London, GBR Aug 13, 2017

6 50 km 4:21:51 Katie Burnett USA London, GBR Aug 13, 2017

Women's American Indoor Records

No new Open Indoor marks during this period

Women's American Junior Records – Track

No new Junior Indoor marks during this period.

Women's American Junior Records – Road

No new Junior Road marks during this period.

USA Track & Field Pending LDR Records and Bests as of 10/31/17

Compiled by USATF LDR Record Keeper, Andy Carr, 15270 Highgrove Rd, Milton, GA 30004

tel: (678) 596-0662 cell fax: (404) 364-0708 email: [email protected] USATF website: www.usatf.org/groups/RoadRunning

P = Pending - application or more information is needed from the race

= No "P" code indicates that mark is ready to be recommended for ratification pending course verification report

B = Proof of birth date and/or citizenship needed from athlete

a = Performance possibly aided by slope/separation, can be "best", not eligible for record but superior than AR

U = Unverifiable

W = Women-only event

F = Failed Verification

a/comers = All-Comers Record or "Best" (non-U.S. citizen in U.S. race, must be faster than U.S. citizen mark)

IV. Men's Long Distance Running Men's LDR Road Records

AgeGroup Distance Mark Athlete Name Age HST Race Name Race City RST Rdate

1 M Open 5 km 13:20 31 NH BAA 5km Boston MA 04/15/17

2 M a/comers 8 km 22:02 P Stephen Sambu 25 KEN BAA 10K (split) Boston MA 06/22/14

3 M a/comers Marathon 2:03:45 P Dennis Kimetto 29 KEN BOA Chicago IL 10/13/13

Men’s LDR Track Records

4 M Open 200 km 16:23:28 P Zach Bitter 27 WI SC 24 Hour Florence SC 03/16/14

Men’s LDR Road Bests

5 M a/comers 8 km 21:56a P Isaiah Koech 19 KEN Crescent City (split) New Orleans LA 03/30/13

Great North Run 09/11/16 6 M Open 10 miles 45:40a 33 MI (split) Newcastle GBR

V. Women’s Long Distance Running Women’s LDR Road Records

AgeGroup Distance Mark Athlete Name Age HST Race Name Race City RST Rdate

7 F Open Half Mar 1:07:41 WP 30 RI NYC Half New York NY 03/20/16

8 F Open 24 hr 248970m Katalin Nagy 38 FL IAU World Champs Belfast NI 07/02/17

9 F Open 24 hr 248276m Gina Slaby 36 WA IAU World Champs Belfast NI 07/02/17

Women’s LDR Track Records 18:40:33. Courtney 10 F Open 200000m 5 Danwalter 32 CO Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

11 F Open 100 mi 13:45:49 Gina Slaby 35 WA Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

Courtney 12 F Open 24 hr 250079m Danwalter 32 CO Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

Women’s LDR Road Bests

13 F Open 50 mi 5:38:41a P Camille Herron 33 OK Fall 50 Door WI 10/24/15

VI. Masters Long Distance Running Masters LDR Road Records: Men

AgeGroup Distance Mark Athlete Name Age HST Race Name Race City RST Rdate 14 M45-59 5 km 14:29 Kevin Castille 45 LA Syracuse Festival Syracuse NY 10/01/17

15 M55-59 5 km 15:54 P Nat Larson 55 MA CVS Downtown Providence RI 09/17/17

16 M55-59 5 km 16:06 Nat Larson 55 MA Syracuse Festival Syracuse NY 10/01/17

17 M95-99 5 km 40:40 Roy Englert 95 VA Syracuse Festival Syracuse NY 10/01/17

Highlands 18 M95-99 5km 48:20 P Robert McAdam 96 CO Turkey Day Ranch CO 11/24/16

19 M55-59 8 km 26:55 Peter Magill 55 CA Brea 8k Brea CA 02/26/17

20 M85-89 10 km 58:49 P Jerry Johncock 86 MI Raider Stomp Decatur MI 08/09/14

21 M40-44 15 km 44:58 P Kevin Castille 40 KY Gate River Jacksonville FL 03/09/13

22 M45-49 15 km 46:11 P Kevin Castille 45 LA Utica Boilermaker Utica NY 07/09/17

23 M45-49 15 km 46:34 P Kevin Castille 45 LA Tulsa Run Tulsa OK 10/28/17

24 M60-64 25 km 1:31:41 P Brian Pilcher 60 CA (split) Chicago IL 10/09/16

25 M50-54 30 km 1:51:09 P Mike McManus 51 NY Around the Bay Hamilton CN 03/27/17

26 M60-64 30 km 1:50:53 P Brian Pilcher 60 CA Chicago Marathon (split) Chicago IL 10/09/16

27 M50-54 50 km 3:16:29 Billy Mertens 60 CO Jed Smith Sacramento CA 02/04/17

28 M45-49 10 mi 49:03 P Kevin Castille 45 LA Crim Flint MI 08/26/17

29 M60-64 50 mi 6:32:37 P Mark Richtman 60 CA SF One Day San Francisco CA 12/31/15

30 M80-84 100 mi 40:37:59 Joe Dana 80 AZ Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

31 M80-84 100 mi 32:09:27 Bill Dodson 81 CA Race for the Ages Manchester TN 09/01/16

32 M40-44 Half mar 1:03:02 P 42 AZ Great North Run Tyneside UK 09/10/17

33 M45-49 Half mar 1:05:16 P Kevin Castille 45 LA Akron Akron OH 09/23/17

34 M60-64 Half mar 1:16:54 P Brian Pilcher 60 CA Chicago Marathon (split) Chicago IL 10/09/16

35 M65-69 Half mar 1:22:26 P Lloyd Hansen 66 UT Hobble Creek Mapleton UT 08/16/14

36 M85-89 Half mar 2:52:26 P Jerry Johncock 88 MI Go The Extra Mile Saginaw MI 04/24/16

37 M90-94 Half mar 3:03:56 P Mike Fremont 91 OH Knoxville Knoxville TN 04/07/13

38 M90-94 Half mar 3:24:57 P Mike Fremont 91 OH Indy Indianapolis IN 11/02/13

39 M60-64 Marathon 2:42::44 P Brian Pilcher 60 CA Chicago Chicago IL 10/09/16

40 M85-89 Marathon 5:15:32 P Jerry Johncock 86 MI Grand Rapids Grand Rapids MI 10/20/13

41 M90-94 Marathon 6:35:47 U Mike Fremont 90 OH Marshall Univ Huntington WV 11/16/12

42 M50-54 24 hr 244869m Bob Hearn 51 CA Run4Water Lebanon TN 04/01/17

43 M80-84 24 hr 135184m Bill Dodson 81 CA Race for the Ages Manchester TN 09/01/16

44 M80-84 48 hr 192597m Joe Dana 80 AZ Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

45 M80-84 48 hr 193121m Bill Dodson 81 CA Race for the Ages Manchester TN 09/01/16

Masters LDR Road Bests: Men

46 M45-49 15 km 47:27a P Mbarak Hussein 48 NM Mtn to Fountain Fountain Hills AZ 03/09/13

Masters LDR Road Records: Women

47 F70-74 5 km 22:07 P Jan Holmquist 70 MA Evans Run Norwell MA 05/18/14

48 F70-74 5 km 22:03 P Jan Holmquist 70 MA Independence Day Needham MA 07/01/14

49 F85-89 5 km 39:41 Amy Stockman 85 NY Syracuse Festival Syracuse NY 10/01/17

50 F85-89 5 km 41:26 P Margaretta Lutz 85 PA Mars Band Mars PA 05/24/14

51 F65-69 8 km 33:45 P Sabra Harvey 65 TX Law Week Houston TX 03/22/14

52 F50-54 10 km 35:32 U Linda Somers-Smith 51 CA Heritage Oaks Bank Paso Robles CA 09/30/12

53 F65-69 10 km 41:57 P Kathryn Martin 65 NY ASPIRE Plainview NY 04/01/17

54 F65-69 10 km 42:06 P Sabra Harvey 68 TX James Joyce Ramble Dedham MA 04/23/17

55 F55-59 10 km 38:07 U Joan Samuelson 55 ME LL Bean Freeport ME 07/04/12

56 F75-79 10 km 49:43 P Libby James 77 CO Double Road Race Denver CO 07/21/13

57 F80-85 10 km 55:10 P Libby James 81 CO Fortitude Boulder CO 09/04/17

58 F85-89 10 km 1:35:59 P Mary Grosse 85 GA Savannah Bridge Savannah GA 12/03/16

59 F65-69 15 km 1:05:04 P Kathryn Martin 65 NY Caumsett Park Lloyd Neck NY 03/05/17

60 F75-79 15 km 1:22:45 P Sandra Folzer 75 PA Delaware Distance Delaware City DE 10/12/14

61 F65-69 20 km 1:27:45 P Kathryn Martin 65 NY Caumsett Park Lloyd Neck NY 03/05/17 62 F65-69 25 km 1:50:38 P Kathryn Martin 65 NY Caumsett Park Lloyd Neck NY 03/05/17

63 F80-84 100 km 26:00:28 Barbara Macklow 82 WA Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

64 F65-69 10 mi 1:08:54 Kathryn Martin 65 NY Sayville Brewery Patchogue NY 01/14/17

65 F65-69 10 mi 1:14:15 P Sabra Harvey 66 TX Crim Flint MI 08/23/15

66 F65-69 10 mi 1:13:13 Edie Stevenson 67 CO CU Cherry Blossom Washington DC 04/02/17

67 F40-44 50 mi 6:09:04 Caroline Boller 42 CA MADD City Madison WI 04/07/17

Pamela Chapman- Daytona 68 F60-64 100 mi 21:29:00 P Markle 61 TX Daytona 100 Beach FL 12/10/16

69 F80-84 100 mi 47:21:12 Barbara Macklow 82 WA Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

70 F65-69 Half mar 1:33:37 Kathryn Martin 65 NY SHAPE New York NY 04/30/17

71 F65-69 Half mar 1:37:48 U S Rae Baymiller 68 NY Half Paris FR 03/04/12

72 F70-74 Half mar 1:42:03 P S Rae Baymiller 70 NY Grete’s Gallop New York NY 10/06/13

73 F70-74 Half mar 1:44:43 P Jan Holmquist 70 MA New Bedford New Bedford NH 03/15/15

74 F70-74 Half mar 1:47:18 P Nancy Rollins 70 IL Door County Door WI 05/06/17

75 F80-84 Half mar 2:14:58 P Anne Garrett 80 CA Maine Portland ME 10/05/14

76 F80-84 Half mar 2:13:23 P Anne Garrett 80 CA Surf City Huntington CA 02/01/15

77 F80-84 Half mar 2:17:34 P Ginette Bedard 81 NY Grete’s Gallop New York NY 10/05/14

78 F60-64 Marathon 3:05:10 P Christine Kennedy 60 CA Dallas Dallas TX 12/13/15

79 F65-69 Marathon 3:31:02 P Nancy Rollins 66 IL BOA Chicago Chicago IL 10/13/13

80 F65-69 Marathon 3:31:01 P Jeannie Rice 69 OH Illinois Champaign IL 04/21/17

81 F65-69 Marathon 3:29:47 Jeannie Rice 69 OH Columbus Columbus OH 10/15/17

82 F40-44 24 hr 243611m Pam Smith 42 OR IAU World Champs Belfast NI 07/02/17

Karen Bonnett- 83 F60-64 48 hr 226386m Natraj 60 CA Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

84 F80-84 48 hr 162178m Barbara Macklow 82 WA Across The Years Phoenix AZ 12/28/16

Masters LDR Road Bests: Women

Cape 85 F60-64 10 km 39:19a Joan Samuelson 60 ME Beach To Beacon Elizabeth ME 08/05/17

Masters LDR Track Records: Men

McKenzie 86 M50-54 15000m 52:15.9 Craig Godwin 50 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17 87 M65-69 15000m 1:04:24 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

McKenzie 88 M50-54 20000m 1:11:13 Craig Godwin 50 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

89 M65-69 20000m 1:26:05 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

90 M80-84 20000m 2:24:41.3 Bill Dodson 81 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

McKenzie 91 M45-49 25000m 1:35:28.7 William Aronson 45 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

McKenzie 92 M50-54 25000m 1:30:28.9 Craig Godwin 50 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

93 M65-69 25000m 1:48:05 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

94 M65-69 30000m 2:09:54 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

95 M80-84 30000m 3:03:21 Bill Dodson 81 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

96 M50-54 100000m 7:43:14 Steve Stowers 50 MT Sri Chinmoy Sydney AU 06/18/16

97 M55-59 100000m 9:13:10 Jay Aldous 55 UT Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

98 M60-64 100000m 8:54:40 Mark Richtman 61 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

99 M80-84 100000m 17:32:54.3 Bill Dodson 81 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

100 M50-54 200000m 19:37:20.5 Bob Hearn 51 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

101 M65-69 10 mi 1:09:04 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

102 M65-69 20 mi 2:19:45 Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

103 M60-64 50 mi 6:17:24 Mark Richtman 61 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank OR 02/25/17

104 M55-59 100 mi 15:37:46 Jay Aldous 55 UT Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

105 M65-69 2 hr 27751m Gene Dykes 69 PA Sri Chinmoy Leumeah AU 07/08/17

106 M70-74 12 hr 94000m Jim Magill 70 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

107 M80-84 24 hr 123002m Bill Dodson 81 CA Riverbank One Day Riverbank CA 02/25/17

Masters LDR Track Records: Women

McKenzie 108 F55-59 15000m 1:06:12.5 Laura Bruess 56 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

109 F60-64 15000m 1:17:21.4 Cynthia Lucking 63 SC CRA 20km Richmond VA 03/24/17

110 F40-44 20000m 1:25:04 Kristina Pham 44 AZ Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

McKenzie 111 F55-59 20000m 1:29:22 Laura Bruess 56 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

112 F60-64 20000m 1:45:39.7 Cynthia Lucking 63 SC CRA 20km Richmond VA 03/24/17

113 F40-44 25000m 1:48:40 Kristina Pham 44 AZ Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

McKenzie 114 F55-59 25000m 1:54:05.7 Laura Bruess 56 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

115 F40-44 30000m 2:12:08 Kristina Pham 44 AZ Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16

McKenzie 116 F55-59 10 mi 1:11:05 Laura Bruess 56 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

117 F60-64 10 mi 1:25:23.5 Cynthia Lucking 63 SC CRA 20km Richmond VA 03/24/17

118 F40-44 20 mi 2:22:12 Kristina Pham 44 AZ Desert Solstice Phoenix AZ 12/10/16 McKenzie 119 F55-59 1 hr 13593m Laura Bruess 56 OR USATF-OR River OR 09/10/17

120 F80-84 1 hr 7594m Tami Graf 80 MD DCRRC 1-Hour Alexandria VA 05/23/17

121 F60-64 2 hr 20000m Cynthia Lucking 63 SC CRA 20km Richmond VA 03/24/17

122 F65-69 12 hr 97530m Maria Shields 66 MD Dawn 2 Dusk 2 Dawn Sharon Hill PA 05/15/17

VII. MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD

Competition Indoors Date Name DIV Event Mark or Out Status Ratified On

1 2/18/2017 Athena TC W50 4x200 2:03.02 In Approved 9/8/2017

2 2/18/2017 Athena TC W55 4x200 2:13.82 In Approved 9/8/2017

3 4/28/2017 Athena TC W50 4x100 56.55 Out Approved 9/8/2017

4 7/15/2017 Bell Sr., William M95 Pole Vault 1.35* Out Approved 9/8/2017

5 7/15/2017 Berman, Joan W80 Discus 19.29 Out Approved 9/8/2017

6 6/4/2017 Bernhard, Thomas M65 10000 38:34.45 Out Approved 9/8/2017

7 7/22/2017 Bloemker, Harriet W85 Discus 16.51 Out Approved 9/8/2017

8 3/17/2017 Castille, Kevin M45 10000 29:44.38* Out Approved 9/8/2017

9 6/24/2017 Colby, Stephanie W35 3585 Out Approved 9/8/2017

10 2/19/2017 Cole, Eric M45 Superweight 11.38 In Approved 9/8/2017

11 8/6/2017 Cole, Eric M45 UW Pentathlon 5049 Out Approved 9/8/2017

12 4/28/2017 Collins, William M65 100 12.33* Out Approved 9/8/2017

13 2/19/2017 Daprano, Jeanne W80 800 3:53.53 In Approved 9/8/2017

14 2/18/2017 Daprano, Jeanne W80 1 8:52.77 In Approved 9/8/2017

15 6/3/2017 Daprano, Jeanne W80 Mile 8:35.04 Out Approved 9/8/2017

16 8/12/2017 Dashiell,Wally W90 Hammer 12.50 Out Approved 9/8/2017

17 6/7/2017 Davison, Curt M90 Hammer 25.28* Out Approved 9/8/2017 18 3/18/2017 Dickey, Frank M85 Pole Vault 2.28*^ Out Approved 9/8/2017

19 1/30/2016 Donley, Jerry M85 2635 In Approved 9/8/2017

20 5/27/2017 Eriksson, Scott M55 Discus 55.61 Out Approved 9/8/2017

21 6/13/2017 Finsrud, Carol W60 Discus 39.08 Out Approved 9/8/2017

22 8/6/2017 Finsrud, Carol W60 UW Pentathlon 5214 Out Approved 9/8/2017

23 7/22/2017 Friedman, Diane W95 100 30.18* Out Approved 9/8/2017

24 7/22/2017 Friedman, Diane W95 200 1:12.99* Out Approved 9/8/2017

25 1/27/2017 Friend-Uhl, Sonja W45 3000 9:53.04 In Approved 9/8/2017

26 8/5/2017 Gatlin, Justin M35 100 9.92* Out Approved 9/8/2017

27 8/13/2005 Glover, Sandra W35 400 Hurdles 53.32 Out Approved 9/8/2017

28 2/17/2017 Hart, Larry M70 Weight 21.08*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

29 6/10/2017 Hawkins, Julia W100 100 39.62* Out Approved 9/8/2017

30 12/23/2016 Hoffman, Zeb M35 Superweight 12.97 In Approved 9/8/2017

31 2/18/2017 Houston Elite M65 4x200 1:57.12 In Approved 9/8/2017

32 2/18/2017 Houston Elite M80 4x200 2:11.26*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

33 7/16/2017 Houston Elite M80 4x100 80.63 Out Approved 9/8/2017

34 1/29/2000 Jacobs, Regina W35 800 2:01.71 In Approved 9/8/2017

35 2/1/2003 Jacobs, Regina W35 1500 3:59.98* In Approved 9/8/2017

36 3/7/1999 Jacobs, Regina W35 3000 8:39.14*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

37 3/2/2002 Jacobs, Regina W35 Mile 4:32.13 In Approved 9/8/2017

38 8/29/1999 Jacobs, Regina W35 1500 4:00.35 Out Approved 9/8/2017

39 7/21/2000 Jacobs, Regina W35 5000 14:45.35 Out Approved 9/8/2017

40 2/17/2017 Jasper, Lorraine W55 400 66.79 In Approved 9/8/2017

41 8/9/1997 Joyner-Kersee,Jackie W35 Long Jump 6.79 Out Approved 9/8/2017

42 2/18/2017 Kendall, Monica W60 Shot Put 12.06 in Approved 9/8/2017

43 6/8/2017 Kirkland, Hollyce W95 400 4:29.64* Out Approved 9/8/2017

44 6/10/2017 Kirkland, Hollyce W95 800 9:30.46* Out Approved 9/8/2017

45 2/17/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Long Jump 1.51 In Approved 9/8/2017

46 3/25/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Shot Put 6.81 In Approved 9/8/2017

47 2/18/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Superweight 5.39 In Approved 9/8/2017

48 3/23/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Triple Jump 3.41 In Approved 9/8/2017 49 3/24/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Weight 8.10 In Approved 9/8/2017

Throws 50 8/5/2017 Kuestner, Janine W35 Pentathlon 3256 Out Approved 9/8/2017

51 8/6/2017 Kuestner, Janine W35 UW Pentathlon 4589 Out Approved 9/8/2017

52 1/28/2017 Kuoppamaki, Mike M40 Heptathlon 5253 In Approved 9/8/2017

53 3/12/2017 Langenfeld, Tom M80 High Jump 1.25 In Approved 9/8/2017

54 8/29/2015 LeBourne,Anselm M55 800 2:03.75 Out Approved 9/8/2017

55 2/19/2017 Lewis, Oneithea W55 Weight 15.22*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

56 8/5/2017 Lewis, Oneithea W55 Superweight 11.04 Out Approved 9/8/2017

57 8/6/2017 Lewis, Oneithea W55 UW Pentathlon 5221 Out Approved 9/8/2017

58 8/5/2017 Lewis, Oneithea W55 Weight 15.88 Out Approved 9/8/2017

59 8/13/2017 Lida, Bob M80 200 29.90 Out Approved 9/8/2017

60 8/12/2017 Lida, Bob M80 400 72.10 Out Approved 9/8/2017

61 3/23/2017 Lida, Robert M80 200 29.15*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

62 3/25/2017 Lida, Robert M80 400 70.20*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

63 5/9/2017 Lindberg, Betty W90 400 3:05.02 Out Approved 9/8/2017

64 3/10/2017 Magill, Pete M55 5000 15:42.13 Out Approved 9/8/2017

65 8/5/2017 Marriott, Joanne W75 Weight 11.55 Out Approved 9/8/2017

66 2/19/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 800 2:44.35*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

67 8/11/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 1500 5:25.65* Out Approved 9/8/2017

68 8/12/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 2000 8:52.49* Out Approved 9/8/2017

69 5/20/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 Mile 5:55.99 Out Approved 9/8/2017

70 3/25/2017 Martin, Kathy W65 1500 5:25.29*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

11:35.98* 71 3/22/2017 Martin, Kathy W65 3000 ^ In Approved 9/8/2017

72 3/2/2017 Martin, Kathy W65 Mile Run 5:51.74*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

73 1/6/2009 Mathews, George M65 Weight 19.93* In Approved 9/8/2017

74 2/4/2017 Mensey, Myrle W65 Superweight 11.36 In Approved 9/8/2017

75 6/24/2017 Mensey, Myrle W65 Hammer 40.21 Out Approved 9/8/2017

76 7/15/2017 Mensey, Myrle W65 Weight 17.20 Out Approved 9/8/2017

77 1/29/2017 Mikkelsen, Lisa W50 400 62.24 In Approved 9/8/2017

78 2/9/2002 Miles-Clark, Jearl W35 400 52.21 In Approved 9/8/2017 79 9/20/2002 Miles-Clark, Jearl W35 400 50.27* Out Approved 9/8/2017

80 8/23/2004 Miles-Clark, Jearl W35 800 1:57.27 Out Approved 9/8/2017

81 4/30/2017 Milliman, Colleen W90 Mile 13:26.46* Out Approved 9/8/2017

82 3/3/2017 Mulazim, Khalid M50 400 52.02 In Approved 9/8/2017

83 7/14/2017 Mulazim, Khalid M50 400 51.13 Out Approved 9/8/2017

84 7/16/2017 Non-club M45 4x100 43.75 Out Approved 9/8/2017

85 7/16/2017 Non-club M85 4x100 2:01.47 Out Approved 9/8/2017

86 7/15/2017 Non-club W50 4x80 Hurdle 56.81 Out Approved 9/8/2017

87 4/29/2017 Non-Club Relay M45 4x400 3:22.79* Out Approved 9/8/2017

88 6/25/1985 O'Neil, Jim M60 5000 16:52.00 Out Approved 9/8/2017

89 2/18/2017 Palacios, Antonio M50 Long Jump 6.50 In Approved 9/8/2017

90 4/30/2017 Patton, Gary M70 3000 11:19.29 Out Approved 9/8/2017

91 1/28/2017 Pierce, Erika W45 Heptathlon 4663 In Approved 9/8/2017

92 2/18/2017 Pye, Derek M45 60 MH 8.15*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

93 5/1/2016 Rhines, Jennifer W40 5000 15:45.94 Out Approved 9/8/2017

94 7/16/2017 So Cal TC M55 4x100 46.68 Out Approved 9/8/2017

95 2/18/2017 Southwest Sprinters M35 4x200 1:29.74*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

96 2/18/2017 Southwest Sprinters W40 4x200 1:53.25 In Approved 9/8/2017

97 2/19/2017 Southwest Sprinters W40 4x400 4:07.66 In Approved 9/8/2017

98 7/16/2017 Southwest Sprinters W40 4x100 52.21 Out Approved 9/8/2017

99 7/16/2017 Southwest Sprinters M50 4x400 3:34.08 Out Approved 9/8/2017

100 3/22/2017 Souza, Jeferson M40 Pentathlon 3915 In Approved 9/8/2017

101 4/15/2017 Suhr, Jennifer W35 Pole Vault 4.83* Out Approved 9/8/2017

102 3/25/2017 Team USA M65 4x200 1:48.58*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

103 3/25/2017 Team USA W55 4x200 2:00.51 In Approved 9/8/2017

104 8/12/2017 Team USA M55 4x100 46.31 Out Approved 9/8/2017

105 8/12/2017 Team USA W55 4x100 56.22 Out Approved 9/8/2017

106 2/5/2017 Torbert, Quenton M65 Shot Put 15.83*^ In Approved 9/8/2017

107 4/30/2017 Torbert, Quenton M65 Shot Put 16.66*^ Out Approved 9/8/2017

108 8/12/2017 Upshaw, Joy W55 80 M Hurdles 12.99 Out Approved 9/8/2017

109 6/4/2017 Valle, Lisa W50 2000 Steeplechase 7:59.66 Out Approved 9/8/2017 110 6/24/2017 Warren, Barbara W70 Decathlon 4921 Out Approved 9/8/2017

Williams-Tinkham, 111 8/6/2017 Julie W35 Superweight 10.00 Out Approved 9/8/2017

112 3/18/2017 Woodard, Allen M45 400 49.09*^ Out Approved 9/8/2017

113 7/29/2017 Bloemker, Harriet W85 Javelin 19.65* Out Rejected 9/8/2017

114 6/7/2017 Casel, Madelaine W80 Discus 21.04 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

115 4/8/2017 Castille, Kevin M45 5000 14:22.55* Out Rejected 9/8/2017

116 6/7/2017 Jakstiene, Neringa W50 Triple Jump 10.74 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

117 8/2/2017 Larson, Nat M55 3000 9:18.95 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

118 6/7/2017 McBarnette, Bruce M60 High Jump 1.75 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

119 6/25/2017 Milliman, Colleen W90 800 6:16.65* Out Rejected 9/8/2017

120 6/7/2017 Non-Club Relay M85 4x100 1:35.10 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

121 5/28/2017 Non-Club Relay W40 4x100 48.63 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

122 6/7/2017 Non-Club Relay W65 4x100 1:04.52 Out Rejected 9/8/2017

123 2/19/2017 Bergen, Kathy W75 200 34.02 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

124 7/15/2017 Collins, Bill M65 100 12.34* Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

125 5/20/2017 Finsrud, Carol W60 Discus 36.08 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

126 6/17/2017 Finsrud, Carol W60 Discus 38.68 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

127 7/16/2017 Finsrud, Carol W60 Discus 38.09 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

128 6/17/2017 Friedman, Diane W95 100 32.90* Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

129 6/8/2017 Gray, Dottie W90 400 3:37.58 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

130 7/15/2017 Hawkins, Julia W100 100 40.12* Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

131 6/11/2017 Kirkland, Hollyce W95 200 2:13.91 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

132 3/21/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Long Jump 1.46 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

133 2/17/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Shot Put 6.72 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

134 2/19/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Triple Jump 3.15 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

135 2/18/2017 Krug, Gloria W85 Weight 7.89 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

136 6/24/2017 Lewis, Oneithea W55 Superweight 11.00 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

137 2/19/2017 Lida, Bob M80 200 29.84* In Surpassed 9/8/2017

138 2/17/2017 Lida, Bob M80 400 73.34 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

139 7/14/2017 Lida, Robert M80 200 30.80 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

140 7/14/2017 Lida, Robert M80 400 73.55 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017 141 2/17/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 3000 11:53.32 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

142 2/18/2017 Martin, Kathryn W65 1 Mile Run 6:01.46* In Surpassed 9/8/2017

143 3/23/2017 Martin, Kathy W65 800 2:47.02 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

144 5/20/2017 Mensey, Myrle W65 Hammer 39.77 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

145 7/13/2017 Mensey, Myrle W65 Hammer 39.97 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

146 2/18/2017 Non Club A W55 4x200 2:07.81 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

147 4/28/2017 Non-Club Relay M45 4x100 43.79 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

148 2/17/2017 Torbert, Quenton M65 Shot Put 15.33 In Surpassed 9/8/2017

149 5/20/2017 Torbert, Quenton M65 Shot Put 16.08* Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

150 7/13/2017 Torbert, Quenton M65 Shot Put 16.18 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

Williams-Tinkham, Throws 151 7/22/2017 Julie W35 Pentathlon 2974 Out Surpassed 9/8/2017

* indicates World Record also

Masters Race Walking

# Age Grp Distance Time Athlete City ST Date

1 M40-44 3,000m outdoors 11:42.08 San Diego CA 1/25/2014

2 M85-89 3,000m outdoors 21:44.34 William Moremen San Diego CA 1/25/2014

3 M70-74 35 km Road 3:55:04 Max Walker Ocean Twp NJ 10/9/2016

4 M55-59 1 Mile indoors 7:34.09 Dave Talcott New Haven CT 1/31/2016

5 F35-39 3,000 meters outdoors 13:56.72 Erin Taylor-Talcott Auckland NZ 11/26/2016

6 F35-39 5,000m indoors 24:15.22 Erin Taylor-Talcott Rochester NY 12/31/2016

7 F35-39 10,000m indoors 49:14.83 Erin Taylor-Talcott Rochester NY 12/31/2016

8 F70-74 5,000m indoors 38:04.24 Kay Carmines Rochester NY 12/31/2016

9 M55-59 10,000m indoors 51:32.97 Dave Talcott Rochester NY 12/31/2016

10 M70-74 1 Mile indoors 10:16.13 Alan Moore Winston-Salem NC 1/22/2017 11 F35-39 25km Road 2:13:43 Erin Taylor-Talcott Santee CA 1/28/2017

12 F35-39 35km Road 3:06:44 Erin Taylor-Talcott Santee CA 1/28/2017

13 F35-39 40km Road 3:38:39 Erin Taylor-Talcott Santee CA 1/28/2017

14 F35-39 50km Road 4:29:33 Erin Taylor-Talcott Santee CA 1/28/2017

15 F50-54 50km Road 5:10:52 Santee CA 1/28/2017

16 F70-74 50km Road 6:50:24 Darlene Backlund Santee CA 1/28/2017

17 M55-59 3,000 outdoors 14:19.0 Dave Talcott Ottawa ON 2/5/2017

18 M50-54 1 Mile indoors 6:53.16 David Swarts New York NY 2/11/2017

19 M55-59 1 Mile indoors 7:06.68 Dave Talcott New York NY 2/11/2017

20 M70-74 1 Mile indoors 9:24.53 Norman Frable Albuquerque NM 2/17/2017

21 M75-79 1 Mile indoors 11:18.12 James Veenstra Albuquerque NM 2/17/2017

22 M80-84 1 Mile indoors 11:07.30 Alan Poisner Albuquerque NM 2/17/2017

23 F65-69 1 Mile indoors 9:49.09 Karen Swisher Albuquerque NM 2/17/2017

24 F70-74 1 Mile indoors 10:56.93 Kathleen Frable Albuquerque NM 2/17/2017

25 M55-59 10,000 meters 49:20.3 Dave Talcott Ottawa ON 3/26/2017

26 M55-59 1 Hour 12,113 Dave Talcott Ottawa ON 3/26/2017

27 F75-79 15 km 2:05:05 Carol Dyar Riverside CA 5/15/2016

28 F75-79 15 km 1:59:50 Carol Dyar Riverside CA 5/21/2017

29 F90-94 3,000 meters outdoors 29:19.05 Phyllis Karsten Concord CA 4/23/2017

30 M55-59 100 km 11:28:20 Dave Talcott Owego NY 9/23/2017

31 M55-59 100 Miles 18:53:10 Dave Talcott Owego NY 9/23-24/2017

32 F50-54 100 km 20:39:48 Pamela Allie-Morrill Owego NY 9/23-24/2017

33 F65-69 100 km 19:09:09 Sunyana Graef Owego NY 9/23-24/2017

Items 4, 13-31 Accept

Items 1, 2, 30-33 Defer

Item 3 was listed as 30km but it was in fact 35k. Modified on 12-5-2016 after it was discovered -

after ratification

Items 5-9 Discuss

VIII. Youth Athletics

EVENT PERFORMANCE NAME TEAM LOCATION DATE

8 & Under Boys

Mark Trail Flying 1 800m 2:28.59 Grant Reynolds Eagles Univ. of Kansas 7/29/2017

9-10 Boys

2 400m 58.31 Brandon Leacock Rolesville TC NC A&T Univ. 7/9/2017

3 800m 2:18.51 Brandon Leacock Rolesville TC Univ. of Kansas 7/29/2017

11-12 Boys

4 Aero Jav (450gm) 41.95 meters Max Berger Rainier Beach TC Univ. of Kansas 7/28/2017

13-14 Boys

5 100mH 12.89 Alexander Nunley Run U Xpress NC A&T Univ. 7/9/2017

15-16 Boys

Fellowship of 6 100m 10.49 Kennedy Lightner Champions Univ. of Kansas 7/26/2017

7 4x100m 40.56 Eagles Elite Univ. of Kansas 7/29/2017

(D. Washington, J. Drayden, J. Khepera, M, Beason)

9-10 Girls

8 100m 12.67 Payton Payne Glenarden TC NC A&T Univ. 7/9/2017

9 200m 26.10 Elise Cooper Owings Mills TC NC A&T Univ. 7/9/2017

10 200m 26.10 Tarriana Jackson Need 4 Speed Univ. of Kansas 7/29/2017

11-12 Girls

11 Aero Jav (450gm) 35.23 meters Jasmine Hampton Sequoyaha Youth TC Univ. of Kansas 7/26/2017

13-14 Girls

12 200m 23.34 Kayla Davis Run U Xpress NC A&T Univ. 7/9/2017

13 400m 52.54 Kayla Davis Run U Xpress Univ. of Kansas 7/20/2017

14 High Jump 1.77 meters Tierra Hooker Willis/Camden Pal TC Univ. of Kansas 7/29/2017

15-16 Girls

Lanae-Tava Maximum Velocity 15 Long Jump 6.68 meters Thomas TC Univ. of Kansas 7/26/2017

16 Pole Vault 4.07 meters Mia Manson Superior TC Univ. of Kansas 7/27/2017

17 Hammer Throw 51.13 meters Danielle Gregory unattached Univ. of Kansas 7/24/2017 18 Heptathlon 5101 Pts. Annika Williams Northwest Flyers TC Humble HS Humble TX 7/5/2017

Respectfully submitted

Justin F. Kuo

USATF Records Committee, Chair

2017 USATF WLDR Report

This year was focused on developing an RFP for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in consultation with the National Office. We are very close to completion and hope to have the document out prior to the national convention.

This year also had us take a close look at our road running circuit as we are looking for ways to improve the prize money offered, diversity of locations and distances.

We continued a great partnership with several National Championships who have supported our distance runners for many years such as The New Haven 20k, The Fifth Third River Bank 25k, Twin Cities in Motion 10 miler, and the Jacksonville River Run 15k. We welcomed new hosts such as New York RR 5k and Sacramento for the marathon. We also appreciate the support of Columbus for our ½ marathon, Drake for our mile, Bend for the XC championships, Peachtree for the 10k and Bix for the 7 mile championship. Without these races we would not be able to provide our athletes with over $325,000. in prize money.

We are going to continue to seek new partnerships, strengthen the old and look for creative ways to enhance the series to make it super competitive and exciting for our fans of the sport to follow.

We are looking to continue to grow relationships with the USOC and their post collegiate outreach. We want to help our post collegiate athletes stay in the profession and continue to perform at a high level. By reaching out to college coaches with information about resources available through USATF or the USOC we can support our future stars.

We had a great newsletter this year, spearheaded by Mike Scott our LDR Chair, which I think was very informative and will continue to try and communicate as much as we can to be fully transparent. Thanks for your continued support and if we can be of assistance please feel free to reach out to anyone on our executive committee.

Mountain Ultra Trail Running Council Annual Report

DRAFT October 20, 2017

Mountain/Ultra/Trail are three disciplines which fall under the umbrella of Long Distance Running (LDR) and each attracts runners of all ages and abilities who enjoy the adventure and challenge inherent in our sport. Below find a few highlights from 2017, which include many podium finishes for our international teams. A summary follows.

Team and Individual Medals for

 Mountain Running Team (NACAC) in Mexico = Team gold men; Team silver wo men; woman individual silver; individual men silver and bronze;  Mountain Running Team (World Champs) at Premana, = Team gold senior women; team bronze senior men; team silver junior women; individual junior woman bronze; individual junior man bronze  Mountain Running Team (Long Distance) at Premana, Italy = Team silver men; Team silver women; individual bronze man; individual silver woman  24 Hours Team in Belfast, Ireland = Team gold women; Team bronze men; individual bronze woman  Trail Team in Badia Praglia, Italy = Team bronze men

Read below for additional details on our teams.

Congratulations to our 2017 athletes of the week from the Mountain Ultra Trail division: February 2, Michael Wardian; Harvey Lewis, III, September 20

Social Media: During the year, we kept our fans up to date on the results of all Mountain Ultra Trail Championships via social media, including live updates from the World Mountain Running Championships and also from some of our USA Championships. Visit Mountain Ultra Trail at the following: Facebook: www.facebook.com/usatfmut; Twitter: www.twitter.com/usmrt; Web: www.usmrt.com; Web: www.usaultrarunning.com, www.facebook.com/pages/USA-100km-Team

UPDATE BELOW (this is 2016 data)

 US Mountain Running Team on Twitter: 2100 followers in 2013; 3114 in 2014;  USA Ultrarunning on Twitter: 800 followers in 2013; 1585 in 2014.  US Mountain Running Team on Google+: 65,000 followers  USATF Mountain Ultra Trail on Facebook: 1600 followers in 2013; 2436 in 2014.

Our leadership reviews and responds to missives from the national office staff, LDR committees, and our constituents. We, through our council and executive committee (EC includes: Michael Wardian, Maria Dalzot, Brandy Erholtz, Traci Falbo, Max King, Joe Fejes, Eric Blake, Alex Varner, Richard Bolt, Roy Pirrung, Howard Nippert, David Fuentes, Joe Jurcyzk and Nancy Hobbs) keep up to date with rule changes that affect our athletes included those established by the IAAF, the IAU, and the WMRA. We are fortunate to have U.S. representatives on both the WMRA and IAU councils as well as the ITRA steering committee. We have a cohesive group which includes our council and executive committee, each of whom are dedicated to our sport and look forward to continued growth, awareness, and promotion of our many programs in 2018 and beyond.

Associations are encouraged to add Mountain Ultra Trail disciplines to their LDR program and to consider hosting a trail, mountain, or ultra championship event at the association, national, or international level. Contact the Mountain Ultra Trail chairperson Joe Jurcyzk, or a member of the Council for suggestions and support with starting a program in your association.

Championships: Our championship program encompasses a wide range of distances. The largest USATF presence was at our USA Mountain Running Championships, yet all of our championships had an increase in USATF participation over the past year. In September, we displayed our new MUT-branded USATF banners in addition to the traditional USATF championship banners and finish tape. The banners are a great addition to our branding efforts, which also include USATF championship bibs.

Championships in 2017, included – at the sub-ultra distances –mountain, half marathon, and marathon, and ultra distance – 50km road, 50km trail, 50 mile road, 50 mile trail, 100km road, 100km trail, 100 mile trail, 24 Hours.

Championships Awarded for 2018 to date

(all for open and masters, men and women).

2018

100km Trail Bandera

100 Mile trail Rocky Racoon

50km Road Caumsett

30km Trail Pikes Peak Ultra

We anticipate additional 2018 and 2019 bids for distances to include mountain, trail and ultra trail events.

Trail and Mountain Running Teams - update

For the first time, Team USA was represented with a full squad at the Youth International Cup. This world championship event is for athletes ages 16 and 17, and was held in Gagliano del Capo, Italy, on June 24. The team included Soleil Gaylord, Mary Fox, Joslin Blair, Tyler Scholl, Jamison Cartwright, Nathan Davis and staffers Mark Weeks and Nancy Hobbs. The girls’ team finished fifth, the boys finished seventh.

The 14th mountain running national championship event was held at Cranmore Mountain Resort in Conway, NH, which also hosted the U.S. Mountain Running Team selection race for our US Mountain Running Team as well as the 4th annual Collegiate Mountain Running Championships.

The junior team continues to be selected based on resumes and the team staff continued its outreach to the running community, including the addition of several college and high school programs which have expressed interest in providing candidates for our junior teams. This year a record number of candidates applied.

At the 33rd World Mountain Running Championships in Premana, Italy, XX countries participated. This was the first year at the championships that Team USA had medals across all four disciplines. Thanks to this year’s team staff – Richard Bolt, Ellen Miller, and Paul Kirsch.

The 34th World Mountain Running Championships will be held on an uphill course in Andorra, on September 15, 2018.

At the 13th NACAC Mountain Running Championships hosted by Canada at Golden, BC, Team USA women – Megan Roche, and Soleil Gaylord, earned gold. The men’s team Josh Eberly, David Fuentes, and Mike Popejoy earned silver with Popejoy and Eberly finishing second and third respectively. Richard Bolt was the team leader and Nancy Hobbs was on site to represent the WMRA and assist with team duties. The 14th NACAC Mountain Running Championships will be hosted at the USA Mountain Championships on July 12 (CONFIRM).

The 13th World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships were held at the Giir di Mont race in Premana, Italy, with xx countries participating. The U.S. team – up to five run per gender with three to score – included Dani Moreno, Kasie Enman, Kristi Spravzoff, Anita Ortiz and Addie Bracy for the women, Andy Wacker, Tayte Pollman, Mario Mendoza, Cole Watson, and Matt Daniels for the men. Team staffer Richard Bolt accompanied the team and Nancy Hobbs represented the WMRA at the event along with Jonathan Wyatt, Tomo Sarf and Wolfgang Munzel. 14th World Long Distance Championships will be hosted at on June XX, 2018. Already earning spots on the 2018 US Teams are Kasie Enman, Tayte Pollman, , David Sinclair and Kathyrn Ross. The top two men and women finishers at our USA Marathon Trail Championships on November 4, 2017, will also be named to the team.

100 km Team - update The 30th IAU 100km World Championships will be held on XXX, in XXX. Team staff: Lin Gentling, Tim Yanacheck, and Dr. Lion Caldwell.

24 Hours Team - update

The 13th IAU 24 Hour World Championships was held in. The team staff included: Dr. Andy Lovy, team leader Howard Nippert, and assistant team leader Zane Holscher (sp).

Other International Competitions - UPDATE

The 3rd IAU Trail Running Championships was held in Italy, with the event distance 55km on October 29. List team and staff here. The 2018 IAU Trail Championships will be held in in May 2018 at the 85km disance. The 50km World Championnships are TBA for 2018, no event in 2017 – Team info and Staff here.

International competitions are also available for masters athletes for mountain, trail, and ultra runners. Visit www.wmra.info and www.iau-.org for details.

International Admin Updates

The WMRA – new council elected

ITRA/Trail/IAU

Collegiate Running Association

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles among College Students through Running

NEED UPDATE FROM STEVE TAYLOR

To learn more about the Collegiate Running Association or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.collegiaterunning.org or contact us at [email protected]

Snowrunning

Mountain Ultra Trail council members have been meeting for the past five years with members of the US Snowshoe Association including President Mark Elmore. In addition, meetings – formal and informal – have also been conducted with LDR division leaders, USATF staff, and the MUT executive committee. The goal at our Annual Meeting in 2015 was to formally include snowrunning (encompassing snowshoes and traction devices as well as simply “running on snowy terrain,” into the broader category) as part of our program having deferred the decision from 2014’s Annual Meeting in order to get rules and guidelines set up for the discipline. MUT representatives attended the 2017 USSSA National Championships in Bend, Oregon, and the 2018 venue will be in Vermont. There is no movement on this issue at present.

Special appreciation is extended to our enthusiastic and very active Mountain Ultra Trail Running Council and Executive Committee for their efforts to bring more visibility to our running disciplines within USATF. We have had increased support and visibility from the national office staff and thank everyone in Indianapolis for their dedication to our disciplines this past year.

Submitted on XXX, by Nancy Hobbs, Chairperson with input from the USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Running Council and Executive Committee.

DIVERSITY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

I. Introduction

The Diversity & Leadership Development (D&L) committee is a relatively new USATF committee and has in recent years experienced reoccurring changes both in its leadership and general membership, leading inevitably to a lack of continuity in its general focus and established priorities. Many people in USATF circles openly ask, "What is 'diversity' and what is the D&L committee supposed to do?" And like the proverbial blind men feeling an elephant, everyone you speak to gives a different response, yielding a conflicting conceptualization of the challenges this organization faces as we try to address the needs and interests of our multi-faceted membership.

I was appointed to serve as D&L chair in mid-March of this year by USATF President Vin Lananna shortly after he took office. I had previously served as Vice Chair of the committee in 2013-14 and, based on that brief experience, understood that this particular USATF committee would only succeed to the extent its approximately two dozen members felt fully engaged in, and committed to, its collective enterprise. So active solicitation of new committee appointments followed, as did some good-natured arm-twisting of colleagues I've interacted with for years who were known to have a keen interest in the D&L committee's broad charge. By the time of the outdoor nationals in Sacramento in late June, we had a full (and fully energized) committee and had conducted our first meeting to discuss preliminary steps.

This narrative necessarily encompasses only a part of the period normally intended to be covered by such an "annual report." However, because of the enthusiasm shown in just a few months by so many of its new members, the Diversity & Leadership Development committee has begun to formulate its mission and goals for the coming years and is well-positioned to achieve substantial progress in moving our committee's charge forward. For that reason I wish to begin the report by introducing our current membership and acknowledging their important contributions in developing the committee's future agenda.

II. D&L Committee Membership

The D&L committee has a pending L&L submission that makes minor changes to its operating procedures. Among others, we eliminated the position of Treasurer because most financial transactions occur through the National Office, added a representative from the Associations Committee to the general committee membership, and made provision to include AAC reps on our expanded ten-member Executive Committee. The following list reflects these proposed changes, which will be reviewed and subject to ratification at the Annual Meeting in Columbus.

D&L Vice Chair Radious Guess

Secretary Carol Coram Past President Irene Herman

Associations Kim Dismuke

Para-Athletes Thom Confer

Coaches Advisory Linda Lanker

Officials Jamero Rainey

Organizational Services Bill Roe

Rules Laurie Boemker

Records Delores Murray

Men's T&F Martin Palavicini

Women's T&F Wendy Truvillion

Masters T&F George Melichar

Youth Athletics Jacqui Collins

Race Walking Katie Burnett

Men's LDR Andrew Bundy

Women's LDR Julie McKinney

Masters LDR Mary Rosado

Mountain-Ultra-Trail Michael Wardian

AAC (5 athletes) Dexter McCloud,

At large Lloyd Garcia

We are also fortunate to have as an Advisor Darlene Hickman, who has been engaged with the committee for many years, as well as the vital support of our National Office Liaison Kimberly Ford Morgan.

One final note on D&L committee membership which is generally defined in the USATF Bylaws and Operating Procedures: Because there are so many other USATF members interested in the scope of our committee's charge, we believe it is appropriate to create opportunities for them to become involved in our projects and initiatives by applying to serve on our many subcommittees. I encourage non-D&L committee members to contact me directly if they wish to become involved.

III. Current D&L Committee Initiatives

Initiatives developed by our committee to date have as their primary focus promoting diversity awareness of, and inclusion opportunities for, all segments of the USATF community, or promoting leadership opportunities for those already engaged or interested in USATF activities. In some instances, it may be said that a particular initiative fosters opportunities in both areas. Please note that in most cases the discussions outlined below are very preliminary and are in no way intended to bind the working group to a particular position or viewpoint.

(a) Diversity Awareness Training is a major programmatic and budgetary initiative for the committee this year. D&L vice chair Radious Guess is drawing on her extraordinary professional background to develop a 90 minute diversity awareness training that will debut at the Associations Workshop being held during the Annual Meeting in Columbus. This program will provide an interactive experience that will allow Association delegates an opportunity to consider how understanding their own culture and that of others is a critical underpinning of one's ability to leverage diversity on a personal and organizational scale. The proposed workshop will offer a necessary primer on dimensions of diversity: what it is and how it influences behavior. The workshop will be held on December 2, and we encourage all interested USATF members to attend.

(b) Currently, at every Senior Outdoor National Championships, the LOC hosts one men's and one women's Masters exhibition event in order to promote awareness of masters track and field among the sport's general fan base. Using this model, we proposed to reintroduce two Para-Athlete events at future outdoor national championships, beginning in 2018, and thanks to strong support from the three High Performance sports committee chairs , Rose Monday and Ed Gorman, the proposal was quickly adopted. D&L believes this is an important initiative in promoting recognition for Para-Athletes as a vital member of the USATF community. The Para- Athletes who will be invited to compete will likely be drawn from those participating in late Spring at the Mt SAC Relays, which annually hosts several Para-Athletic events. Athletics for the Disabled committee chair and D&L rep Thom Confer will lead this coordinating effort.

(c) The committee early in its deliberations identified the need for promoting opportunities for leadership growth for women involved in USATF activities as a major initiative for the future. Our Women in Leadership subcommittee is headed by Julie McKinney, ably assisted by Linda Lanker, Radious Guess, and Darlene Hickman, and has moved forward initially with their analysis of USOC-USATF Diversity scorecards that identify trends in this area. Those trends look at the percentage of women in leadership positions on USATF committees, on national teams, and among professional staff, and compare their levels of engagement against "desired benchmarks." The subcommittee has also sought to partner actively with the IAAF Women's Commission currently headed by Anne Phillips. In its preliminary discussions, the subcommittee noted a concern about the number of women selected to serve on some national teams, and identified a need to recruit more women officials. Finally, the subcommittee plans to examine the possibility of creating a broad-based mentorship program for women that will foster leadership growth opportunities for those currently engaged in USATF activities.

(d) Because Officials comprise an active and indispensable segment of the USATF community, an Officials Issues subcommittee was appointed to identify and address diversity and leadership issues relative to the group. This subcommittee is chaired by Kim Dismuke, assisted by a solid group of experienced officials already serving on the D&L committee including Lloyd Garcia, Jamero Rainey, Delores Murray and Laurie Boemker. In consultation with the National Officials Committee, the subcommittee has developed an Officials Diversity & Inclusion initiative for initial

deployment at a future National Outdoor Championships. The initiative seeks to diversify the pool of qualified officials eligible to officiate regularly at major domestic meets by furnishing structured opportunities for selected officials to shadow senior referees. Any member of USATF with the relevant experience as an official would be eligible to apply. However, applicants must be currently certified at the Association level or higher, and have passed appropriate background checks. All applicants will also need to submit a short statement of their interest in the program, and a letter of support or recommendation, preferably from a member of their Association familiar with their officiating experience there. Women and underrepresented minority officials will be strongly encouraged to apply. We hope to launch the program sometime in 2018.

(e) Discrimination against any USATF member on the basis of sexual orientation is specifically prohibited under our Anti- Discrimination Policy. For that reason, an LGBT Issues subcommittee, headed by Andrew Bundy and ably assisted by George Melichar, Darlene Hall and Thomas Setser, was appointed to explore issues and potential policy recommendations that might affect this segment of the USATF community. This summer, the subcommittee convened to explore its broad charge and to develop an agenda for the coming years, with a primary focus on developing ways to promote a sense of inclusion and "safe space" for LGBT members participating in USATF activities. To date, the subcommittee has discussed outreach efforts to build bridges and networks with other LGBT groups and organizations nationally and abroad, such as Frontrunners, Federation of Gay Games, Athlete Ally, among others, and to developing a seminar/training program for officials, coaches and athletes to help encourage acceptance of LGBT athletes and to promote their participation in the sport.

(f) After many years of discussion, the D&L committee voted to create an annual Diversity & Leadership Service Award recognizing sustained contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion, and/or leadership development opportunities for USATF members. The award will be presented for the first time to a deserving individual at the Annual Meeting in Columbus.

Other pending initiatives include preliminary discussions between Wendy Truvillion and Terry Crawford to examine Coaches Education programs to ascertain how diversity and leadership development elements can be introduced or enhanced there, while Katie Burnett, Jacqui Collins and Dexter McCloud will examine the feasibility of initiatives that we can co-sponsor with the Youth and Race Walking committees to help promote the sport among youth clubs.

Finally, we continue to discuss with Athlete Alumni Association chair Thomas Johnson ways that we can recruit newly retired elite athletes to remain active in the sport by serving as certified track officials, and hopefully assume leadership roles in our organization, as so many officials have in the past.

IV. Diversity & Leadership Development Opportunities

In furtherance of its goal of "Leadership Development" the committee has set aside a small amount of funding to allow D&L committee members to attend conferences and symposia relevant to our charge each year. This year, Laurie Boemker attended the Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, held during the U.S. Tennis Open in New York. The theme of this year's conference was "Dispelling the Myths: Diversity in Sports is a Winning Strategy." Similarly, Carol Coram recently attended the Seattle Sports Commission's Women's Leadership Breakfast. Both will report back to the committee in Columbus on the respective programs.

V. Final Observations

Serving as chair of any national USATF committee can be a daunting task for anyone, if only because most members have what for lack of a better term we'd consider a "day job" that generates other urgent priorities and needs that must be attended to. I have been blessed to be surrounded by committee members who are equally interested in collaborating on, and helping to create, some of the exciting new initiatives this committee is working to advance. That has made my work as chair a lot easier and for that I am exceedingly grateful. Thanks to everyone for helping to move our committee forward.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Kolling

D&L chair

2017 Combined Events Annual Report

Thirty-six hearty souls started, as normal, not all finished. Meet was highlighted by the strong performance of Erika Pierce in W45 with a new American Record 4663 which also contained a 937-point 60mH effort. Erika smoked a 9.89 60m hurdle time.

In the M40, Mike Kuoppamaki scored 5253, exceeding the published American Record. Mike also had over 900 points (920) in hurdles flashing over the barriers in 8.71 seconds.

Note: Mike's is second all-time to Ken's 1998 mark (Ken had over 900 in hurdles and Pole vault). Jeff Watry Co-Chair (Indoor)

The decathlon and heptathlon championship was held in Slippery Rock, PA on June 24/25. There were 54 athletes registered and 52 who started the competition. Great facility, friendly and knowledgeable staff from Slippery Rock and superb weather. We had the largest group of women decathletes ever with six ladies who started and completed the competition. Five competed in the heptathlon. Barbara Warren was the first W70 American to compete in a decathlon and set the AR with 4,921 points. Stephanie Colby completed the first ever W35 decathlon for another AR while tearing an achilles tendon during the pole vault. Jeferson Souza was the WMA pentathlon champion in Daegu and set a M40, AR with 3915 points. Noel Ruebel completed the grand slam of USATF combined events. Noel competing in the M60 age group won the heptathlon in Kenosha, WI; the indoor pentathlon in Albuquerque, NM; the outdoor decathlon in Slippery Rock, PA, and the outdoor pentathlon in Baton Rouge, LA. Noel also competed in the USA vs England Challenge in Sheffield England in September. It’s easy to train for one or two events but we train for ten. The combined events committee was successful in purchasing/acquiring over 30 pole vaulting poles in various lengths and weights for all levels of competition. We raised almost $5,500 in donations and have successfully paid off the acquisition debt, which was more than $9,000. These poles will be available at National Championship meets in the future.

The combined events committee started the 2017 fiscal year with a budget of $6,000 and a surcharge carry over of $1,350. The 2017 expenses are $6,224.80 to date, leaving a balance of $1,125.20

2018 schedule: Indoor Heptathlon – Kenosha, WI. - January 27/28 Indoor Pentathlon – Landover, MD - March, 16 Outdoor Decathlon – Grass Valley, CA – June 31 - July, 1 Outdoor Pentathlon – Spokane, WA – August, 2 WMA Decathlon – Malaga, SP – September 4/5/6/7

Bill Murray USATF Masters Co-Chair Combined Events (Outdoor)

Active Athlete: Latashia Key Year reporting: January 1-October 31, 2017

This report will include events that have occurred during the given timeframe above due to the submission date required by Masters Track & Field Executive Committee. Also, I am only reporting on Track & Field related items as this is my position title and responsibilities.

Events in Chronological Order: 1. USATF Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships (Albuquerque, NM)  February 17-19, 2017  This was the second year in a row we participated at this venue and it was received very well from the athletes. There were some changes that needed to occur from last year’s event and it seemed to work out better  Lisa Roseborough made her debut as the Masters Track and Field Announcer alongside Pete Taylor.  At the end of the meet on Saturday, I held the Active Athletes Meeting which is open for everyone to attend.  Topics that were discussed were: Unveiling of the Rio Kit for athletes competing at the NCCWMA meet; restore declarations especially for races but only running events; spoke on upcoming events for 2017 which were Outdoor championships in Baton Rouge, WMA championships in Daegu, S.Korea and NCCWMA meet in Juarez, Mexico.  As a member of the MTF executive committee, attended our meeting which was held on Thursday evening.

2. WMA Indoor Championships (Daegu, South Korea)  March 19-25, 2017  We had about 102 USA Athletes compete and 108 medals awarded. We finished 3rd overall.  Prior to Team USA leaving for Daegu, S. Korea, I sent out a several email blasts to all registered athletes (February 23 for Commemorative Tees & Hat and on March 14 pertinent info regarding travel, team manager info, FAQ, links to the schedule, trainer/massage info and communication options such as What’s App.)  My role when not competing is to be present in the stands and throughout the championships to answer any questions, guide/direct athletes to the proper location if necessary and any other duties needed.  As the Active Athlete, one of the opportunities I had this year was attending the managers meeting to gain more understanding of the policy, procedures and any successes and issues that occurred the previous day. These meetings are held in the morning and depending if I am competing, I tried to attend. Another benefit is networking with representatives from other countries as we all try to help make the championships successful.  Assisted Robert Thomas with a Thank You banner to the LOC for hosting the WMA Championships. It was a wonderful way to say thank you and it was a team bonding moment for USA athletes as each competitor wrote a special message on the banner.  Assisted with gathering the athletes for a team picture on the last day of competition. Pictures: 2017 WMA USA Commemorative Tee & Hat

Thank You Banner to Daegu LOC from Team USA Athletes

2017 Daegu Team USA Picture

3. USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships (Baton Rouge, LA)  July 13-16, 2017  A total of 393 registered to compete.  This was the 50th Anniversary of Masters Track & Field and ironically it was held in Baton Rouge 50 years ago.  Robert Thomas was given the task to find a 50th Anniversary gift for all registered USATF athletes and the gift was an acrylic paper weight with 50 Anniversary inscribed on it. I felt it was a great way to interact and meet new and returning athletes while they came by to pick up their gift. We were located between the packet pick up and awards so there was always traffic.  This was a very challenging meet both for the meet directors/LOC and the athletes due to the various storm delays.  The positive was that we could use the indoor track for the events that were rain delayed and keep everyone close and safe.  It was not ideal but it was the best option given the storms were not letting up soon.  I held my Athletes Meeting on Friday during the long storm delay and it was a very informative meeting as I wanted to encourage all athletes to get involved with their local association and to attend the USATF Annual meeting. Many athletes had questions and concerns as to why certain locations are chosen for our National Championships and I explained the process. Also, I introduced key members of Masters Track and Field and explained to everyone that we are all volunteers and we need more help and active individuals to continue to help our sport grow. The national office staff answered questions about the Rio kit that were to be given to all NCCWMA participants. I would say in the years I have attended and conducted the Athletes meeting, this was by far the largest attendance due to the storm delay.  As a follow up from the Athletes meeting on Friday, I emailed all registered athletes on July 24 to say Thank You for attending the Outdoor championships and key information on hosting a National Championship such as Facility Requirements, becoming a subscriber of National Masters News, Attending the USATF Annual Meeting and the upcoming 2018 USATF National Championships. Picture:

4. NCCWMA Track & Field Outdoor Championships (Toronto, Canada)  August 11-13, 2017  Due to the overwhelming hesitancy of athletes wanting to compete and the negativity surrounding Juarez, Mexico, the NCCWMA meet was moved several months prior to the start to Toronto.  Over 900 athletes registered. (Not sure the exact #) This was the largest USA Team seen at the NCCWMA meet which is a Regional meet for WMA.  The meet director Doug Smith and his committee did a great job given they only had a few months to host this large event.  I was not able to meet all the new athletes as there were so many but I do hope that we will see them at our National Championships and future WMA events.  During each WMA event, I have been asked to assist with the Relay Selection along with the team manager, MTF Chair and Robert Thomas. This is a long and dauting task due to the number of participants and is begun at the end of an already long competition day. We have 2 different days to complete the relay submissions depending on the due dates of the relays.  I was not able to send out an email blast at the end of the NCCWMA meet but I will include these athletes in my upcoming blast before the end of the year. 5. Executive Committee  Assisted with the edits/suggestions of the MTF Operating Procedures Overall, I have very much enjoy being the Active Athlete for MTF and I have been in this position for past three years and would like to continue in the position! I feel I can provide consistency as I build and develop lasting relationships with the athletes, other committee members, foreign delegates and athletes, meet directors and LOC members to name a few. My vision is to make Masters Track & Field a sport where there is not only great competition but we are a family!

Respectfully Submitted,

Latashia Key USATF Masters Track & Field Active Athlete Rep 2017 Report Joseph Ols – Corporate T&F Liaison, USATF MTF

My focus during 2017 was determining, finding and establishing contact with the major Corporate T&F groups in the . All the groups have been contacted multiple times, with personal interaction with all.

2018 Goals are to:

 try to lay groundwork for possible resuscitation of national corporate T&F championships  develop corporate T&F as a way to drive growth of MTF membership nationally  develop potential of corporate T&F to increase participation at USATF national championship meets

There are a number of Corporate / Employer based Track & Field organizations in the US.

USCAA (US Corporate Athletic Assoc) 1978 – 2014) http://www.uscaa.org/ USCAA used to be the main national corporate T&F organization:

 37 annual Nat’l T&F Championships through 2014, their last year. The only(?) recognized corporate national championship meet through this period  they continue having ~10 teleconf meetings / year of their board  the remain holding a Half/Marathon Championship, where a marathon in the US is picked as their nat’l championship, and they evaluate runners of their corporate teams. 5 teams in 2017 (26 athletes total)

Despite many opportunities to have a national championship put on for them and money in the bank, the head of the board and some others on the board do not want to put on their own T&F championship, nor use anyone else’s meet for their T&F championship, nor step aside for anyone else to put on their own/others’ corporate T&F championship.

MECTA (MainE Corporate Track Assoc) “Promoting health and wellness through track and field since 1987” (1987 – Present) http://www.mainecorporatetrack.org/ 2017 Flyer http://www.mainecorporatetrack.org/MECTAFlyer.pdf 5 T&F meets in their 2017 season! 11 teams in 3 divisions at 2017 Corporate Meet. Results http://www.mainecorporatetrack.org/Results/2017StateMeet.pdf 2017 MECTA news:  Congratulations on another amazing season with record setting attendance! Results of the State meet are available here. Until next year, be well!  Results for the 2017 Kickoff Throwers and 5K meet are posted here. Congratulations to all the athletes who particpated!  The 2017 Meet Schedule has been posted under "Calendar" and here  MECTA welcomes another two new teams! We look forward to competing with Saco & Biddeford Savings and Employee Health Solutions.

MWCAA – Midwest Corporate Athletics Assoc (2007 – Present) http://www.mwccr.org/ 2017 Flyer http://www.mwccr.org/pdf/mwcaa_recruiting.pdf 9 Companies fielding 24 teams in 3 divisions at 2017 Championships Small $14 fee to compete, plus they raise money through that for 2 charities every year.

Houston Regional Corporate Meet No website or Board – one person puts this on most of this: Alan Mut 16 Companies in 2017 http://www.athletictigers.com/docs/HCAARegionalResults2017.pdf Been a strong meet for many years

Boulder Corporate Relays (2015 – Present) http://www.corporatetrackandfield.com/ 6 teams in 2 divisions Bills itself “A National Championship” since before its first inaugural meet

Bay Area Corporate Athletic Assoc (____ – 2010) Used to have a website with a hard-coded IP address (no URL) but that is long gone Last meet put on in 2010 by Meet Director J.Ols with 6(?) teams Members of the BACAA Board at that time did not want to put on meets in subsequent years, despite the 2010 Met Director willing to do so again as a volunteer, and a significant enough financial reserves to fund meets for many years. Board members did not want to continue their work, and also did not want to allow new board members (4 were willing, incl J.Ols). Instead, the BACAA funds disappeared by $15(?)/mo bank fees over the course of 7 years, until there was only $300 left in fall 2016 which was turned over to USCAA

Pacific Assoc of USATF Since the Team aspect of Clubs is one of the key paths to grow MTF, and since there has been no Corporate Track in the Pacific Assoc since BACAA in 2010, PA Chair J.Ols included Corporate Team competition at the 2017 PA MTF Championships. 10 Teams were registered, albeit with only 1 employee each. https://www.pausatf.org/wp- content/uploads/2017/06/mtf2017ChampsTeamsResults.pdf TBD if members of these teams are able to sign up more and bring more athletes next year

2017 SOUTH EAST REGION ANNUAL REPORT

September 9, 2017

The Indoor SE Region Championship was held in Winston-Salem, NC., at JDL Fast Track on January 22. The participation numbers were slightly lower this year with 170 athletes (190 athletes in 2016), signed up to compete. The date was moved up one month to accommodate the USATF National Championships. This may have contributed to lower numbers.

The SE Region Outdoor Championship was moved at the last minute to Richmond Virginia. The meet was held on June 24th at the University of Richmond with 90 athletes competing. It would not have been possible without the help of the Virginia Association and its masters chair, Ross McDonald. Thank You!

The SE Region 2017 budget was $5,500 and the expenses to date are $3,908.69. There is a carryover of surcharges from previous years of $3,027.67 leaving a balance of $4,618.98 as of 9/8/17.

SE Region records are still a work in progress and have not been finalized as of this date.

The 2018 SE Region Championships:

Indoor: January 21, JDL Fast Track, Winston-Salem, NC.

Outdoor: June 2-3, Site TBD, Birmingham, AL

Bill Murray SE Region Coordinator

Throwing Events Subcommittee Annual Report – 2017

Jerry Bookin-Weiner, Chair (January – August)

Sue Hallen, Chair (August onwards)

The focus of attention this year for the Throwing Events Subcommittee has been on:

1. Assisting with the throwing events scheduling and providing implements for the 2017 National Masters Indoor Championships.

2. Assisting with the throwing events scheduling and providing implements for the 2017 National Masters Outdoor Championships.

3. Providing assistance to the Local Organizing Committee for the 2017 USATF National Masters Throws Championships in Worcester, MA.

4. Supplying implements for the following meets: a. East Region Indoor Championships (combined with New England Association Championships) b. Southeast Region Indoor Championships c. 2017 National Masters Indoor Championships d. East Region Outdoor Championships e. Mid American Region Indoor Championships (combined with the Colorado Association Championships) f. Mid America Region Outdoor Championships (combined with the Rocky Mountain Masters Games) g. Potomac Valley Games h. Delaware Throwers Classic

5. Identifying potential sites for the 2018 (probably Kingsville, TX in October 2018) USATF Masters Throws Championships.

The 2017 USA Masters Throws Championships attracted 94 individual entrants, the second largest turnout ever. The Twilight Throwers, led by Jim Burgoyne and Bob Cedrone, did a superb job of organizing the two-day event.

The effort to expand the availability of implements for the Ultraweight Pentathlon undertaken in 2016 began to have concrete results in 2017. More Ultraweight Pentathlons than ever before were contested, including several in regions of the country that had not previously had one.

During the course of the year the statues commissioned from world-reowned Estonian sculptor Tauno Kangro were received and given to almost all of the living past winners. In addition, the Subcommittee decided to create a new named award, the Vanessa Hilliard Award for the Female Masters Thrower of the Year; henceforth the Tom Gage Award will be for the Male Masters Thrower of the Year.

At a meeting held during the 2017 USATF Masters Indoor Championships, the Subcommittee decided to expand by adding two younger members to represent the 30-39 and 40-49 age groups. As a consequence, Chris Buckler and Eric Cole were invited to join the Subcommittee and began to participate beginning with the meeting held at the Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge.

The major awards of the Throwing Events Subcommittee were made this year to:

Lad Pataki Award – Wendell Palmer Ken Weinbel Award – Sue Hallen Tom Gage Award – Doug Torbert Vanessa Hilliard Award – Gloria Krug

The 2016 Tom Gage Award was given to Ralph Fruguglietti, a decision postponed in 2017 until after the WMA Championships in Perth in October-November 2016.

In the coming year the major agenda items are:

1. Selecting sites for future throws championships (with a window 2-3 years out)

2. Promoting additional regional throws championships (currently being held in the East, West, and Pacific Northwest regions)

3. Promoting additional regional and local Ultra Weight Penthalons

4. Finalizing the bid document for future throws championships, something that has completely stalled for the past three years, with no additional responses from the National Office. The MTF Executive Committee will be actively involved in this process.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Bookin-Weiner and Sue Hallen

All American Standards Task Force Report 2017

The concept of All-American status in USATF Masters was developed 31 years ago and the first standards introduced in the February 1986 issue of National Masters News. In time, discontent with the standards began to develop among master athletes who noted that some standards seemed unfair, others inconsistent, and several events and/or age groups lacked any standards whatsoever.

In the February 2017 issue of National Masters News a USATF committee, tasked with revision, published new All-American Standards for running events with three levels—Gold, Silver & Bronze. Many athletes responded by opposing the three-tiered concept, and the standards themselves, which they judged to be too demanding. At its February 2017 meeting at the Albuquerque Indoor Championships the Executive Committee rejected the proposed standards.

In March, Rex Harvey appointed Roger Vergin as chair of an All American Standards Task Force. Other members are John Seto from World Masters Rankings and Amanda Scotti from National Masters News. Over the summer the Task Force performed extensive mathematical analysis of masters athletic performance. The mathematical analysis employed age grade formulae developed by World Masters Athletics (WMA) to achieve challenge equivalency across events. The resulting numbers were then modified somewhat by considering the varying patterns of participation due to age and gender. Those modifications were guided by using the million plus performance results from years 2006-2017 that are contained in World Masters Rankings.

This effort resulted in the creation of a new set of All-American Masters Standards, including standards for several events and older age groups that previously had none.

The task force chair presented the proposed standards to the Executive Committee at its July 13 meeting during the Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge. Discussion followed. The proposed standards are now waiting action by the Executive Committee.

Roger Vergin, Chair Associations Report This information was from the Associations workshop held on November 30, 2016. Association Workshop It was decided by those that responded to the survey that the Associations Workshop will be the day before the Annual Meeting instead of in August. The structure of the workshop was different than last year in that certain sessions required attendees to sign in and only one session was held at a time except during the officer’s breakout sessions. 8-9:30am-Overview of Changes & Due Dates for Associations  12/8: 2017 Marketing Kit Due and delivered in January  For 2017:  A grant in aid will be provided for Associations to bring delegates who can’t afford it  Sanction Incentive-the more organizations/group purchase this the more $ the Associations receive (Goal is to help Associations encourage organizations to get it)  At the National level to include Jr. Paralympians at the meet and only 2 states have a meet to include them NY & California  Branding & Marketing-Now Associations can print own certificates, table signs, etc. & Digital Asset on Social Media  USOC Safe Sport-Officials need to complete . USOC Safe Sport Requirement:  USATF Member  Under one of the categories  NCSI only Company performing background checks and good for 2 years.  Association Management Area (AMA) . Data Protection Policy-online form-now electronic and must sign in and to be completed 1/31/17 . Volunteer Handbook and Agreement-now online form and due 1/31/17 . Will be sent out 1/1/17  Association Resource Center (ARC)  Manual was redone and to be completed and will be updated to reach all areas of USATF  Tech Support  Exact Target-email to Association members& we use USATF platform . Goes to communication email & linked to national database . Changes that need to take place: need a list of officials, USATF changing to have self-select buttons and can’t attach documents only place in the body  Legacy Emails-beginning 1/1/17 this is the only way USATF will communicate with all associations no more using personal emails.  Issue-can’t reset password unless National Office (NO) does it-not convenient 10:10am-Accreditation  4 levels of Accreditation  Full-Vote at USATF Annual Meeting-can operate under USATF Bylaws  Provisional-Need to develop Plans for Improvement (PFI)  Suspension-not shown any progress-must accelerate to meet goals  Decertification-Disband Association-too small and can’t meet requirements  See Attachment on timeline and further details of Accreditation

11:15am-Effective Meetings  Use a variety of outlets  Not all meetings face to face (conference calls)  Conference calls-find a company that works  Look for a secure election site  Should put agenda online (the more you share with others, the easier it is)  Have hard copies available  Have Bylaws written and Rules of Order in a hard copy  Minutes done quickly and posted as unapproved until they are approved if the President chooses  Committee reports written and on the association’s site  Hard to recruit new people if they don’t see what we do and the help that is needed  Associations need to review their bylaws-most a quorum is silent  Do introductions, send thank you/condolences cards/flowers/moment of silence, etc. (try and connect with your group and members)  Electronic voting-Google Forum (some associations use this) and USATF not using one until they find one that is secure

1:30pm-Transition of New Officers  Officer directory-via google drive (contact Luke F if any questions)  All changes go live immediately  Associations need to check with current & new officers if using and the passwords  AMA will only have a limited # of users  President-all access  Membership Chair-membership area and one other person  Secretary-read only  Treasurer-Account info only  Everyone will need to complete the Volunteer Registration Form by 1/31/17 Manuals  Need to have a hard copy  Elections-have possibly 2 years out with info  Budget/finances-5 year or 10 year strategy sessions with committee members  Review bylaws  Social media-USATF reps-use it responsibly  Equipment-have a good inventory (we are still a business)  Need to have a transition meeting of termed positions-Work to get your next President/VP and other officers in line to make for a smooth operation  Think of the goals we are trying to achieve for members  Need to be good at listening, conflict resolution and communication  Should have a transition date meeting with new board/officers/committee members  Pre & Post transition meetings

This session was held on December 2, 2016. Associations-LDR There was a discussion in how to get more distance runners to join USATF. The issue is why as a distance runner would I pay $30 to be a member and I get what in return? A few people suggested having an elevator speech as to why you would want to pay $30 to run in a race.  Ideas to think about is having to promote ourselves  Put up a tent to draw attn.  What is a masters athlete?  Local stores  Marketing is key Diversity & Leadership Chair-Irene  Please refer to attached on survey results Overview:  Bring in parents (LDR-Parents-Track) a continuous cycle  In your membership-check LDR &/or Masters  Most associations are primarily youth & have over 190 adult programs  We need to create a sense of community/belonging:  Have awards  Grand Prix  Celebrating  Fun  Comradery  Benefits are not promoted to non-members-like the discounts  Need to think creatively  RRCA & USATF plan to partner more in the future

This session was held on December 3, 2016. Associations Overview of the various areas:  Rules  Added Women’s Decath. in youth and same order as men’s  NCAA-2021-25 might see it  Eligibility to score in T&F was redefined  Wt Throw added for youth & same as HS  Women’s Commission Goal is 300 members by Columbus Mtg  Diversity & Leadership Committee  Need support-identify needs of vision-Kim Ford spoke on this  Trying to get Paralympics included in JO . First National Combined for Para Athletes-July-Madison, WI  Officials-not pay for liability insurance and will fund for 2017  Will know before October how or what will need to be done for officials  Regional Reps gave updates in their area  Every association will have a commercial/electronic marketing kit made for them-not sure the timeline yet  Associations Grants-Due 8/31 for 2018  Idea-buy equipment to help with colleges and negotiate with facility to use it for free or reduced cost.  Associations can be as creative as possible

Respectfully Submitted,

Latashia Key USATF MTF Active Athlete

MASTERS MEDIA 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Respectfully submitted, Robert S. Weiner, Chair, USATF Masters Media Subcommittee

(Note Live Links below. If converted to certain formats may lose click-to-internet capacity. If so, go to: http://www.weinerpublic.com/masters.html -- copy-paste links there into browser) We had an exciting year of coverage with major radio, TV, Internet, and Social Media through the Media Subcommittee’s efforts: National TV overage on ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS was again achieved for network news and trunk feeds of regional press used by the networks, resulting in Nielsen reports showing tens of millions of viewers repeatedly. It was most gratifying to receive reports from our athletes going home after the meets and reporting that their home club members saw stories on the meets on TV and in the press. Maximizing PR Newswire for some 200 major media websites with over ten million potential viewers per release and 5-10,000 specific views for each was an important development, with a contract with PR Newswire saving thousands of dollars. The three major meets—Albuquerque Indoor and Baton Rouge Outdoor USATF national masters championships, and the USA team at the Daegu, South Korea WMA World Indoor championship – plus the Regional WMA meet in Toronto, where the USA dominated-- all resulted in outstanding coverage through the subcommittee’s efforts. In addition, the Media Subcommittee expanded an effective major social media component, led by Sandy Lee Triolo, with visibility on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (her report at bottom). Jeff Brower’s MTF website (usatfmasters.org), as well as Jay Wind ’s (www.weinerpublic.com/masters.html), were very useful depositories for all the masters press releases to refer media. Media relied on our releases and telephone and email outreach and guidance to editors and reporters, as well as onsite at the meets, for stories including profiles of many athletes of all masters ages and events. Area papers carried headline stories each day, and television covered daily, at our national meets. The Media Subcommittee’s hometown press project, providing a model call script and assisting athletes to draw coverage in their area press, has grown and must grow further. Hundreds of stories were placed in 2017. Other major contributors to the Media Subcommittee’s efforts included Dr. Mary Trotto and Rachel Guest, MTF Awards Co-Chairs, and Peter Taylor, MTF Announcer, all of whom helped draft and provided charts and information for releases; other Subcommittee members , Phil Raschker, Nolan Shaheed, Dr. Ivan Black, Andrew Hecker, Liz Johnson, Jeff Lee, Camille Martin, Ken Stone, Dave Clingan, and others. MTF President Rex Harvey, Vice Chair Jerry Bookin-Weiner, and Carroll Deweese, MTF Treasurer, gave inspiration and concrete advice all year.

A MTF reorganization is under way and communications will be enhanced even further from the current outstanding productivity and coverage. NOTE AT BOTTOM: Report included for Social Media, submitted by Sandylee Triolo, Media Subcommittee member appointed as MTF Social Media Coordinator. Press releases. coverage, TV and print stories this year included:

2017

 September 3, 2017 -- "W65 Kathy Martin claims 3K WR, W55 Lorraine Jasper AR mile" -- on MastersTrack.com | Original  August 25, 2017 -- "Intervals Slow Down Aging Process, New Studies Show" -- Reprinted by OpEd News -- as H4 (4th lead oped nationwide) -- by Robert Weiner and Paula Hong of RWA | Original | First published in National Masters News (subscription required to view)  August 18, 2017 -- "Martin breaks two world marks, 16 American masters records set at WMA Regional Championship and USATF Masters Outdoor Throws Championship" -- on www.USATF.org | August 18, 2017 -- "Nearly 80 Americans set for Toronto are world or national champs"-- on MastersTrack.com  August 6, 2017 -- "WMA regional champs in Toronto Aug. 11-13 draw 385 on team USATF including 77 reigning world and national titleholders among nearly 1000 total" -- on www.USATF.org -- by USATF Masters Media Committee| DOC | PDF  August 7, 2017 -- "Eugene area achievements and running events" -- in The Register-Guard, Eugene OR -- features Suzy and Jerry Wojcik | Original  July 10, 2017 -- "Historic 50th annual USA Track & Field National Masters Championship in Baton Rouge at LSU July 13- 16 features 900 best USA athletes 30-101 years old (yes 101!), world champions, Olympians, world record holders, Baton Rouge & LA stars" -- compiled by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC Registered Athletes:

 July 12, 2017 -- Baton Rouge USA Masters Home Press Calls -- prepared by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  July 3, 2017 -- Athletes and events at Baton Rouge LA 2017 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, including city and age -- compiled by USA Track & Field and formatted by Jay Wind, MTF Media Subcommittee (opens as a GoogleDoc)

Selected Coverage:

 July 13-16, 2017 -- Coverage summary -- on USATF Masters  July 9, 2017 -- "Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins earns USATF Athlete of the Week with second world record in a month" - - on www.USATF.org  July 13-16, 2017 -- Facebook: USATF.TV video  July 13-16, 2017 -- Instagram: USATF.TV video  July 13-16, 2017 -- Photos: Baton Rouge LA 2017 USA Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships -- photo credit: David Albo | July 16 photos | July 15 photos | July 14 photos | July 13 photos  August 6, 2017 -- "UMN law professor glad he took the leap to become Masters hurdler" -- in TwinCities.com- Pioneer Press, Minneapolis-St. Paul MN  August 6, 2017 -- "Ashland's Rogers returns to track, instantly excels; Former sprint star tops Masters Class rankings" -- in Ashland Times-Gazette, Ashland OH | PDF  August 1, 2017 -- "Pawlik proves 'Age is a number'" -- in The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson MS  July 29, 2017 -- "Valley Isle Sports / In Brief: Trotto wins javelin title at masters national meet" -- in The Maui News, Wailuku, Hawaii -- about Mary Trotto, Kihei HI | Original  July 23, 2017 -- "Notes and announcements: Achievements" -- in The Register-Guard, Eugene OR -- about Suzy Wojcik, 75, of  July 23, 2017 -- "A-K Valley pair become track and field masters" -- in The Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh-Greensburg- Tarentum PA  July 16, 2017 -- "'I missed my nap for this': 101-year-old sprinter breaks 100-meter dash record" -- in The Chicago Tribune, Illinois  July 16, 2017 -- "101-year-old becomes world record holder in 100-meter dash: 'I missed my nap for this'" -- on Inside Edition, , New York  July 16, 2017 -- "101-year-old Louisiana woman sets new record for 100-meter run" -- on 11 Alive NBC TV, Atlanta, Georgia  July 16, 2017 -- "101-year-old becomes world record holder in 100-meter dash: 'I missed my nap for this'" -- in ClickOnDetroit.com, Michigan  July 16, 2017 -- "Julia Hawkins sets 100-meter dash record for women 100 years or older" -- in Bleacher Report, Turner Broadcasting System  July 16, 2017 -- "Lifelong athletes still feel the thrill" -- in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon | Original  July 16, 2017 -- "'I missed my nap for this': 101-year-old sprinter breaks 100-meter dash record" -- on FireNewsFeed.com  July 16, 2017 -- "101-year-old shatters the record for the 100-meter dash: ‘I missed my nap for this’" -- in Ledger- Enquirer, Columbus, Georgia  July 15, 2017 -- "101-year-old BR woman sets 100-meter race record: report" -- on Blog.NOLA.com  July 15, 2017 -- "101-year-old Baton Rouge woman sets new record for 100-meter run" -- on WBRZ 2 ABC TV, Baton Rouge -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Video on YouTube | Front-Page Image  July 15, 2017 -- "‘I missed my nap for this’: 101-year-old sprinter breaks 100-meter dash record" -- in -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 16, 2017 -- "Notebook: Atlanta Track Club claims team championship at USATF Masters Championship" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 16, 2017 -- "After pro career, former Olympian continues his love of track at Masters Championship" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 15, 2017 -- "Notebook: 100-meter dash sees oldest, youngest and fastest compete in Day 3 of USATF Masters Championship" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 14, 2017 -- "At 92 years old, Baton Rouge's Mary Norckauer is still as competitive as ever" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 13, 2017 -- "Never too old to compete: Baton Rouge hosts 50th annual USA Track and Field Masters outdoor national championships" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA -- coverage generated by USATF Masters Media Committee | Original  July 14, 2017 -- "101-year-old Julia Hawkins sets second pending world record in one month at 100m at USATF Masters Outdoor Championships" -- on USATF.org | Photo by USATF.org  July 14, 2017 -- "2008 Olympian Walter Dix makes USATF Masters debut and Mulazim sets new world record on Day 2 of USATF Masters Outdoor Championships" -- on USATF.org  July 13, 2017 -- "Local favorite and inclement weather highlight Day 1 of USATF Masters Outdoor Championships" -- on USATF.org  July 6, 2017 -- "Historic 50th annual USATF Masters Outdoor Championships to feature 900 athletes at LSU" -- on USATF.org  July 5, 2017 -- "Julia Hawkins, age 101, sets new record in 100-yard dash" -- in Excelle Sports  July 3, 2017 -- "Sprinter, age 101, sets age group record, to compete again" -- on KATC TV 3, Baton Rouge LA  July 2, 2017 -- "101-year-old Baton Rouge runner earns world record, and a new nickname, at National Senior Games" -- in The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA  July 2, 2017 -- "Meet Julia Hawkins, the 101-Year-Old Who Has Recently Taken up Competitive Running" -- in Runner's World  June 11, 2017 -- "101-year-old runner, cyclist Julia Hawkins wows at Senior Games" -- in AL.com, Alabama  June 11, 2017 -- "Julia Hawkins started running at 100. Now she’s going for the gold" -- in The Florida Times- Union, Jacksonville, Florida  June 7, 2017 -- "‘I want to please my family’: Julia Hawkins started running at 100. Now she’s going for the gold" -- on OIA News.com  April 1, 2017 -- "Triple-Digit Comeback" April 2017 Athlete of the Month (Julia Hawkins)" -- on NSGA.com  April 10, 2017 -- "Kathy Martin, Northport NY, Track & Field" -- from "Faces in the Crowd," SPORTS ILLUSTRATED  April 1, 2017 -- "Gary Patton -- Still a Master -- Rock Rapids athlete, 71, claims four medals at world indoor games in Daegu, South Korea" -- in The N'West Iowa Review  April, 2017 -- "Age-Defying Athletes" -- in Monitor on Psychology (pages 46-53) | PDF  March 26, 2017 -- "USA Brings Home 108 Medals, 42 Gold At World Masters Indoor Championships In Daegu, South Korea" -- press release by Robert Weiner Associates and USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  March 27, 2017 -- Reprinted on USATF.org | Original  March 25, 2017 -- Reprinted on PR Newswire | Original  March 25, 2017 -- "USA Brings Home 108 Medals, 42 Gold At World Masters Indoor Track Championships In Daegu, South Korea" -- Selected coverage compiled by PR NewsWire from 203 local newspapers | PDF | DOC  March 23, 2017 -- Selected photos of athletes in action at Daegu World Masters Championships -- photo credit: Rob Jerome  March 10, 2017 -- Selected photos of ABQ athletes going to Daegu World Masters Championships -- photo credit: David Albo  March 10, 2017 -- Selected photos of USA athletes going to Daegu World Masters Championships -- photo credit: Rob Jerome  March 23, 2017 -- Congratulations to the Medal Winners 2017 Daegu Korea WMA Indoor Championships -- list prepared by Mary Trotto | DOC  March 18, 2017 -- Daegu 2017 USA World Masters Home Press Calls -- prepared by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  March 13, 2017 -- "Team USA To Go For Gold At World Masters Championships" -- on USATF.org | Original  March 12, 2017 -- "Team USA to go for gold at World Masters Championships March 19-25 in Daegu, South Korea, after 50 world & American records at USA Championships last month; more than 4600 athletes from 73 countries competing" -- press release by Robert Weiner Associates and USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  March 13, 2017 -- "Team USA To Go For Gold At World Masters Champs March 19-25 Daegu, South Korea After 50 World & American Records At US Champs Last Month" -- Selected coverage compiled by PR NewsWire from 190 local newspapers | PDF | DOC  March 12, 2017 -- 101 athletes from the USA to compete at World Masters Indoor Championships in Daegu, South Korea, March 19-25, 2017 -- data compiled by USATF and Masters Media Committee  March 7, 2017 -- "Khalid Mulazim sets world M50 record at masters invitational race at USATF Open National Track Championship" -- press release by USATF and Masters Media Committee | DOC  March 3, 2017 -- "USATF Masters Invitational Program, W1000 Meter Women's Race, 2:45 PM, & M400 Meter Men's Race, 2:55 PM, Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM" -- press release by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  March 1, 2017 -- Selected coverage of 2017 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, February 17-19, 2017, Albuquerque NM | DOC  February 19, 2017 -- Masters chair Rex Harvey presents third-place award to Potomac Valley Track Club athletes Bruce McBarnette and Robert Weiner | Original -- on USATFmasters.org  February 19, 2017 -- Men's 90-99 60m - USATF Masters Indoor Championships 2017 -- Video on USATF.TV | MP4  March 13, 2017 -- "Here's that thrilling race between Orville Rogers and Dixon Hemphill" -- on Pace The Nation  March 2, 2017 -- "Watch This 99-Year-Old Runner Edge Out His 92-Year-Old Rival in This Amazing Nonagenarian Race" -- on MediaIte.com  March 4, 2017 -- "99 year old wins Masters Indoor Track Championship race -- Orville Rogers beat his 92-year-old opponent in the 60 meter dash" -- Video on Fox News | Original  February 25, 2017 -- "Orville Rogers (99) & Dixon Hemphill (92) faced off in the M90 60m at #USATFmasters last weekend" -- on USATFfans Videos Facebook page  March 1, 2017 -- "Track & Field: Sierra Gold shines at USATF Masters Indoor Championships" -- in The Union, serving Western County CA | Original  February 28, 2017 -- "Edged at the tape by a 99-year-old, this 92-year-old runner wants a rematch" -- in The Washington Post | Original  February 26, 2017 -- "Record-setting weekend earns Kathy Martin USATF Athlete of the Week nod" -- on USATF.org | Original | Photo  February 24, 2017 -- "99-Year-Old Upsets 92-Year-Old in Thrilling Sprint" -- in Runner's World | DOC | Original | Original  February 20, 2017 -- USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships -- Video on KQRE TV 13, Albuquerque NM -- features Orville Rogers & Dixon Hemphill, interview with Karen Maxwell | Take 2 | Intro  February 18, 2017 -- USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships -- Video on KOB TV 4, Albuquerque NM -- features interview with Rachel Guest  February 18, 2017 -- USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships -- Video on KOAT Action News TV 7, Albuquerque NM -- features Bill Collins winning 60 meter run  February 21, 2017 -- "Collins a Blessing to the Masters Track and Field Community" -- by Patrick L. Newell, Sports and Commentary | DOC | Original  February 19, 2017 -- "USATF Masters Indoor Championships close as Lida, Lewis, and Martin (again) set world marks, totaling 50 World and American records" -- press release by USATF Masters Media Committee  February 19, 2017 -- Photo of Bob Lida, world record M80 200m -- on front page of www.USATF.org -- photo credit: USATF  February 19, 2017 -- "Investor profits in high jump at USA Masters" -- in Albuquerque Journal | Original  February 17-19, 2017 -- Photos -- in Albuquerque Journal  February 19, 2017 -- Photos of Day 3 of meet -- photo credit: Dave Albo  February 18, 2017 -- Photos of Day 2 of meet -- photo credit: Dave Albo  February 17, 2017 -- Photos of Day 1 of meet -- photo credit: Dave Albo  February 18, 2017 -- "1976 Olympian Hart sets world record at U.S. Masters" -- in Albuquerque Journal | Original  February 18, 2017 -- "Track and field: ABQ miler Valle fights through pain to win national title" -- in Albuquerque Journal | Original  February 18, 2017 -- "Kathy Martin defies altitude to set new world record in W65 mile on Day 2 of USATF Masters Indoor Championships" -- press release by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC | Original  February 17, 2017 -- " world mark leads first day of USATF National Masters Indoor Championships" -- press release by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC | Original  February 17, 2017 -- "USA Masters National Track Championships" (transcript) -- on KOAT Action News TV 7, Albuquerque NM | Video on YouTube | Video on YouTube | Original including video  February 17, 2017 -- "Masters set to take their marks at Convention Center" -- in Albuquerque Journal | Original  February 24, 2017 -- "99-year-old runner beats 92-year-old in impressive photo finish" -- on Mashable  February 24, 2017 -- "Footrace between 99-year-old and 92-year-old ends in electrifying photo finish" -- on FOX Sports  February 24, 2017 -- "This sprint between a 99-year-old and 92-year-old is pure tension in slow motion" -- on SB Nation LookIt  February 25, 2017 -- "Watch: Nonagenarians leave nothing on track in close race" -- on WTOP Washington's Top News  February 25, 2017 -- "Espectacular esprint entre dos velocistas casi centenarios" -- on ABC Deportes  February 25, 2017 -- "A 99 e 92 anni si sfidano in una gara di atletica leggera. Vince il più anziano con uno sprint finale" -- on Huffington Post La Vita Come'è  February 25, 2017 -- "La impresionante remontada de un corredor de 99 años contra otro de 92 en el Masters de Atletismo" -- on Univision Deportes  February 13, 2017 -- "USA Masters Track Championships return to Albuquerque February 17-19 at Convention Center after last year’s unprecedented 44 world and American records, competitors 30-99 years old" -- press release by USATF Masters Media Committee |DOC • February 8, 2016 -- Reprinted -- on PR Newswire  February 14, 2017 -- Albuquerque USA Masters Home Press Calls -- prepared by USATF Masters Media Committee | DOC  February 9, 2017 -- "Having run more than 42,000 miles, Dallas runner, 99, hungers for more world records" -- features masters runner Orville Rogers -- in Sportsday Dallas News  February 6, 2017 -- 624 athletes and 1,560 planned events at Albuquerque NM 2017 USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships, including city and age -- compiled by USA Track & Field (opens as a GoogleDoc)  January 26, 2017 -- Selected photos of athletes going to Albuquerque USA Masters Championships -- photo credit: Rob Jerome  January 23, 2017 -- "When I turned 40, that’s when I started wrecking records, and that’s when I started getting really, really serious" -- in The Washington Post -- photos from Angela Jimenez's book Racing Age | Original  January, 2017 -- "Winning the Race Against Time" -- photos from Angela Jimenez's book Racing Age -- in The Atlantic  January 9, 2017 -- "Gwinnett school bus driver wins gold in world track event" -- on 11 Alive TV, Atlanta GA | Original

Masters Track Social Media Project—BY SANDYLEE TRIOLO

The following is a summary of the USATFMasterstrack Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts for 2017 to date.

Growth: Facebook and Instagram accounts continue to lead the way, with the most followers and engagement. Twitter has also grown during this time. The posting of Facebook posts automatically to Twitter (cross-posting), and creating more connections with other running groups on Twitter has significantly helped our exposure. Growth continues to be primarily “organic” build by creating relationships with viewers by posting timely and accurate information, maintaining a positive tone and attitude, following other related accounts and by re-posting our communities content where applicable.

Boosting Exposure: To further grow our audience beyond the organic, a set budget should be allocated for promotions either monthly or quarterly. With promotions, goals can be created and worked toward, such as increasing the number of people reached with a paid post (essentially an Ad), sending people to specific websites, growing the total community or creating a contest.

Facebook Statistics for Outdoor Nationals and NCCMA Events Baton Rouge Outdoor National Championship During the July 6th to July 16th Time period Total Reach Average post reach over 3000 viewers The number of people who were served any activity from the Page including posts, posts to the Page by other people, mentions and check-ins. Post Reach –Average of 5000 views a day during this time The number of people our posts were served to. Reactions – Average of 149 Likes Likes and other ways people reacted to Page posts. Reactions, Comments, Shares – Average of 169 reactions

NCCMA Championship, Toronto During the Aug 10th to Aug 17th Time period Total Reach – Average post reach 3000 viewers The number of people who were served any activity from the Page including posts, posts to the Page by other people, mentions and check-ins. Post Reach –Average of 2000 views a day during this time The number of people our posts were served to. Reactions – Average of 162 Likes Likes and other ways people react to Page posts. Reactions, Comments, Shares – Average of 150 reactions **Most FB traffic originates from within Facebook

Facebook: USATFMastersTrack page https://www.facebook.com/usatfmasterstrack/ Fans (followers): 1908

Facebook Demographic: (Fans) 63% men, 36% Women, most fans are between 35 and 64 yrs old and are primarily in US (1602) with Mexico and Canada showing 24 and 20 each. For this time period New York (48) beat Houston (27) and Atlanta (17) came in third.

Twitter and Instagram continue to grow in audience and participation. These accounts can add and lose followers daily so these are snapshot numbers. Both have benefited from consistent posting (almost daily), interaction with other brands (following and reposting if appropriate) and reaching more of our audience by following their accounts.

Totals Currently Twitter: @usamasterstrack https://twitter.com/USAMastersTrack Followers: 731 Following: 990 Tweets: 505 Likes: 2,584

Totals Currently Instagram: @usatfmasterstrack https://www.instagram.com/usatfmasterstrack/ Followers: 1600 Following: 1536 Posts: 534

Southwest Region 2017

The indoor championships were held at the University of Houston on January 13.

The outdoor championships were held at ,Rice Unversity on June 24th, meets were

hosted by the Gulf Assoc. with William Collins the meet manager for both meets. The associations saw an increase in the number of athletes competing in their masters

championships this year.

The region is made up of the following associations and their masters chairs are:

Arkansas Louis Sasser IV 479-970-0700

Border Steven Purchase 708-250-1202

Gulf Bill Collins 713-491-3248

Oklahoma Matthias Wickes 918-814-3278

South Texas Debbie Romero 512-999-3596

Southern Alfonso Olive 225-614-8801

Southwestern Lester Mount 214-766-2854

West Texas Chris Lonngren 806-791-1774

Lester Mount Southwest Region

2017 Organizational Advancement and Promotions (OAP) Report By: Lisa Rosborough, OAP Sub-committee Chair and Announcer Date: February 2017 – October 2017

Observation: A strong and active marketing program must be developed which creates general public awareness of masters track and field while also promoting and publicizing our competitions and activities, along with other USATF products and services in coordination with strategic advertising campaigns. The following information is a baseline of what will be either implemented or expanded upon. Goals 1 Increase general public awareness about USATF Masters through an integrated marketing communications strategy (social, print, and electronic media; advertising; community outreach). 2 Coordinate with local associations for training clinics utilizing resources and connections with Olympic athletes. Objectives/Strategies 1 Improve masters web pages for improved site branding, navigation, access to information on events, activities, videos, podcasts, and to feature advertising sponsor logos or links. 2 Produce :15 - :30 second promotion commercials for masters electronic media. 3 Position and write articles for national publications-in general and within master athlete demographics. 4 Cooperative advertising campaigns with other USATF associations, health, and wellness organizations. 5 Develop and distribute a media Kit for local and regional promotion and publicity, for masters meet directors, clubs, and associations. 6 Develop a Speakers Kit for use by members to participate in USATF Run, Jump, Throw Program and through other partnerships with sponsors. 7 Posters and flyers available at retail running store outfitters of championships. 8 Ongoing Convention & Visitor Bureau financial support. 9 Funding and grants from corporations and foundations. 10 Solicit sponsors. Targeted Promotions: Online research provides the opportunity for USATF masters championship meets and messaging to be marketed and promoted using specific masters print and electronic media channels to be shared with the following track and field groups and their members:

Groups and Number of Members USATF Certified Officials = 3,820 Masters Track and Field = 5,676 Masters Shot Put-Discus-Hammer-Javelin-Weight Consortium = 2,103 Track Phi Track Fam = 2,222 OmRiyadat Track and Field = 7,519 I Love Track and Field = 24,496 Real Track and Field Fans = 7,826 The Real Deal Track & Field Group = 5,656 Throwholics Discussion Group = 3,669 Throwers Unite Worldwide = 2,586 Women's Track and Field Association = 1,563 Track N Field Junkie = 40,000 Throws Center = 2,168 Distance Runners Connect = 2,738 Runner's Corner = 7,549 WMA World Masters Athletics for Life = 4,260 Masters Milers = 488 Track Life = 767 Track for Life = 540 Track Attack = 692 The Hurdles Group = 672 Track and Field Universe 425 Track and Field Athletics Queen = 950

The above is only a brief list. In addition to the track and field groups mentioned, each of the 57 USATF Associations are required to maintain a Facebook page in order to keep their accreditation with the USATF national office, which will also allow for future masters information to be promoted, in addition to other USATF products, services, and events. The idea is to further research more online advertising opportunities to position masters track meet schedules and special features.

Masters Track and Field Announcing Team Development: In order to improve the announcing coverage and communications with officials/staff in the heating and timing areas at championship meets, it has been approved to have at least 3 - 4 members on the announcing team to cover the following areas: Running events Field events Sponsor and awards announcements Promotional announcements of masters track and field products, services, and upcoming events Athlete interviews Events Promoted through USATFMastersTrack Social Media: In addition to meets being listed on the USATF masters website, beginning May 20, 2017, the following masters events were promoted on the official USATF Masters Facebook page to increase exposure:

1 USATF Southern California Association Masters Championships 2 USATF Southwestern Association Open and Masters Championships 3 USATF Arizona State Open and Masters Championships 4 GTC South Carolina Masters and Open Track & Field Classic 5 Annual USATF Wisconsin Outdoor Meet 6 USATF Indiana Open and Masters Track & Field Championships 7 PVA Open and Masters Championship 8 Mid-Atlantic Association Masters and Open Meet 9 USATF South Texas Open and Masters Championships 10 USATF Southeast Masters Region & Virginia Open and Masters Championships 11 USATF East Region Masters Championships 12 USATF Masters Outdoor National Championships 13 USATF Northwest Region Masters Championships 14 USATF Masters Throws Championships 15 NCCWMA Championships 16 Maryland Senior Olympics 17 Potomac Valley Games 18 Colorado Association Open and Masters Outdoor Championships 19 Mid-Atlantic Open Cross Country Championships 20 Delaware Distance Classic 15k Run 21 USATF Southeast Region Racewalk 22 Potomac Valley Games 23 SE Region Masters and Georgia Association Open and Masters Championships

Ongoing Marketing and Promotions Planning: An integrated communications and marketing plan is currently in development to present at the 2017 USATF Annual Meeting.

Oct. 25, 2017

To: Rex Harvey, Carroll DeWeese, and Amanda Scotti [email protected] and [email protected] and [email protected] From: Jeff Davison [email protected]

Subject: (Masters USATF) Historical Archive Committee – 2017 Convention

Thank you for another track and field season of supporting the Masters Historical Archive Committee.

During 2017 the website www.mastershistory.org added significant improvements. Finished scanning and uploading 29 years of National Masters News in PDF format and they are now on-line (1977 to 2006). The PDF copies were uploaded in “searchable” format – which allows for alpha-numeric electronic searches. The website was reformatted to WordPress Platform to assist with improving the speed and the search-ability (Google search engines). Additional links such as Masters Meet and Club Records were added. San Fernando Valley Track Club newsletters were scanned an uploaded as well. A link to the Ohio Racewalk newsletters (1965 to 2014). was added

During 2017 and 2018 the committee will continue to scan and upload additional material from the Al Sheahen collection. 2018 the website will add links to current and past World, European, and American Records (some found on other websites and some found on scanned PDF documents such as those found in past National Masters News or other Masters newsletters).

The committee also continues to make our services available to support the USATF Masters website: www.usatfmasters.org 2017 Expenses: The total expenses for the committee (January 2017 through December 2017) will be less than $2,000.00

Requested 2018 Expenses: For the 2018 track and field season: The committee is requesting the same available budget as this past year: $2,000.00

We appreciate the support, and please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions.

Regards,

Jeff Davison Chair – Masters Historical Archive Committee cell / text 949-813-4032 e-mail: [email protected] Masters History on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastershistoryorg-289422221085529/

World Masters Athletics Championship - Indoor, Daegu, South Korea, March 19 to 25, 2017 By Philip Greenwald

The USATF team did well, we earned 42 Gold, 34 Silver, and 32 Bronze medals, we placed third behind Australia and Great Britain & Northern Ireland. The competition generally went well, however there was a high no-show rate resulting in may reseeded events. In addition, there was a significant issue in the M85 Shot Put, several attempts were apparently incorrectly recorded and it appears that Ray Feick earned third place in his group, not fourth. While the medal was given to Ray by the athlete who received it in error, the protest was denied and the official results were never corrected.

NCC WMA Regional Championship, Toronto, Ontario, Canada August 11 to 13, 2017

The USATF team dominated this event as we had the largest team entered, had several events where we won all three medals, and won all but one relay that we ran in.

This was also the first meet where athletes received a uniform package of 5 or 6 items (competition gear, rain suit, and two warm-up shirts). Distribution was done on-site due to the tight schedule from entries closing to the start of the meet; in general this worked well, although a larger area would have reduced waiting times on the first day.

Ena Weinstein served as the ATC at both meets and we had only positive feedback about her.

Future WMA Championships:

2018 Outdoors - Malaga, Spain, September 4 to 16

2019 Indoors - Torun, Poland, March 24 to 30

2020 Outdoors - Toronto, Canada, July 20 to August 1

NCC WMA Regional Championships: 2019 - Toronto, Ontario Dates to be confirmed

Hall of Fame Committee Report

12 candidates for the 2017 MTF Hall of Fame have been nominated. 11 are athletes and one is being nominated as an administrator. The MTF Hall of Fame committee will vote for no more than 6 of the 12 candidates. Voting will be ongoing and those selected will be announced at the annual convention of USATF in December 2017. Below is the list of candidates and their stats. The list is alphabetical women followed by men. List of Candidates ( Women followed by Men) 1. Gloria Krug: current age 85 (1st time on ballot) Age Group Athlete of the Year: 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2006 Records: American Records: 2017 W85 (I) Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw 2016 W85(o) Shot, Hammer Throw, Weight Throw, Super weight throw (SWT), Throws Pent., Ultraweight Pent. 2013 Shot, Superweight Throw, Throws Pent, Ultraweight Pent. 2011 Hammer, Shot, Weight, SWT, Throw Pent., Ultraweight Throw WMA Championship Titles 2017 (Indoor) World (WMA) Titles: 2017 Daegu- W85 TJ, WT, SP. HT; 2011 SACRAMENTO – WT, HT National Titles: 2017-(i) W85 – LJ, (O) WT, SWT, 2016 –(O) W85 SWT, UWTPENT., SP, DT, HT, WT, TH.PENT. 2015-(O) – W80 WT, 2014- (I) –W80 TJ, WT, SP; (O) SWT, TH.PENT., UWPENT. 2013 (O)W80 SWT, UWPENT., WT; (I) SWT, SP,DT 2011(O) W80 SWT, TH.PENT., SP, HT, WT 2010 (O)W75 TH.PENT, UWPENT. 2009 (0) W75 TH.PENT, UWPENT.; LJ, TJ; 2006 TH.PENT. 1997 (O) W65 SP Other awards: Mid Atlantic Outstanding Athlete Award: 2014,2012 through 2007 Southwest Bernice Holland Award – 2011 First W80 to contest the Ultraweight Pentathlon 2005- New Oxford High School Sports Hall of Fame induction 1998 W65 Inducted into South Centra PA Chapter Sports Hall of Fame

2. Marianne Martino: current age 67 Racewalker (1st time on Ballot) USATF Top Female Masters Racewalker of the year: 2015, 2011 Age group Race Walk top honors – 9 years American Records: 2016 W65 3000m Racewalk, 15k RW Road, 2015 W65 5K, 10K, 20K RW Road, 2011 15k RW Road 2006 5K RW Road WMA Championship Team Titles: Racewalk Team Racewalk: 2015 Lyon, Fr. 10K; 2011 Sacramento, CA. 10K; 2010 Kamloops,CA. 10k; 2007 Riccone, IT. 10K; 1995 Buffalo,NY 10K WMA Individual: 2nd place W65 - Perth 2016 20K Road; 2nd place: W65 Lyon 2015 5K track, 10K & 20K Road; 2011 Sacramento 10K Road 2nd place: W55 Kamloops 2010 10K Road; Lahti 2009 20k Road; 2nd place: W55 Riccone 2007 10K Road National Racewalk Titles: Track W65 2017 (I) 3000m; 2016 (I) 1500; (O) 5000, W60 2012(i) 3000m; (o) 5000. 2011 (I) 3000m; (o) 5000m; 2010 (o) 5000. W45 1997 5000; 1996 5000 National Racewalk Titles: Road W65 2016 15K; 10K; 2015 5K; W60 2013 15k; 5k; 2012 10K; 2012 15K, 5K; 2011 5K, 10K, 15K, W55 2009 5K, 15K; 2008 20K, 15K; 2006 5K; W50 2002 20K; W45 1997 10K; 1996 10K #1 Ranking (USA) 2017 3000m track; 2016 1500 & 3000 track; 2016 (O) 5000 track, #1 Ranking (USA) 2016 Road 10K, 20K; 2015 Road 5K,10K, 20K; Track 1 Mile,3K, 5K #1 Ranking (USA) 2014 Track 3000; 2013 Track 5K, Road 10K Additional Awards; Inducted into the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame 2011 World Records: 1985

3. Ruth Welding: age (1st time on ballot) competing since 1990 Thrower Age group Athlete of the Year 2011, 2001 Gage Award- Thrower of the Year, 2011 American Record: 2001 W45 Discus World WMA Championship Titles: Individual 2011 Sacramento, CA. W55 Hammer, Weight World WMA Championship Title: Team 2001 Brisbane, AU. W45 Team Throw Pent. National Titles: Indoor Weight Throw: 2017, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 1999,1997 Superweight Throw 2017,2016, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, ‘03, ‘02, 1999, 1997 Shot: 2016, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003. 2002, 1999, 1997, 1996 National Titles: Outdoor Shot: 2011, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1990 Discus: 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1990 Javelin: 2001, 1995, 1993, 1991 Hammer: 2016,2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 Weight: 2016, 2015, 2011 ThrowsPent: 2016, 2011, 2009, 2001 UWTPent: 2016, 2011, SWT: 2016, 2014, 2011 #1 Ranking (USA):

MALE CANDIDATES FOR 2017 MTF HALL OF FAME 1 Bob Cedrone- age 63 (1st time on Ballot) competing since 1999 Thrower New England Athlete of the Month 2015, 2010 National MTF Championship Titles 2016 Indoor M60 Weight & Super Weight Throw (SWT) 2015 Outdoor M60 Weight, Hammer, SWT, THR.PENT.;UWPENT. 2013 Indoor M55 Weight, SWT; (o) SWT, UWPENT 2012 Indoor M55 SWT; Hammer, Weight, (o) SWT. UWPENT. 2011 Indoor M55 SWT; (o) SWT, UWPENT 2010 Outdoor M55 Weight, SWT, UWPENT., THROW PENT. 2009 Outdoor M50 Hammer, Weight 2000 Indoor M45 Weight, #1 RANKING USA 2017- 2016- M60 Indoor SWT; UWPent. 2015- M60 Indoor SWT, Weight; (o) UWPENT. 2013- M55 Indoor UW Pent. 2011- M55 Indoor UWPent., SWT; (o) UWPENT.

2. Dr. William Clark age 82 (1st time on ballot) competed from 1973

World Records: 1985 M50 330 yd. hurdles; 120 yd. hurdles 1982 M45 60 yd hurdles 1980 M45- 50 yd. hurdles; 60 yd. hurdles WMA World Championship Titles: Individual 2010 M75 Kamloops, CA (I) 60m hurdles. 400m WMA World Championship Titles: Relay 2011 M75 Sacramento, CA 4 X 100 National Titles: Indoor (i) and Outdoor (o) 2010 M75 (i) Boston, Ma. 60mHurdles 2009 M75 (I) Landover, MD 60mHurdles 2007, 2006, 2000, M65-70 (i) Boston, 60mHurdles 2006 M70 Charlotte, NC (o) Short and Long hurdles; 2005 M70(o) SH & Long hurdle 1986 M50 Baton Rouge, LA (i) 60mHurdles, Triple Jump; Uniondale (o) Short hurdle 1985 M50 Sterling, IL (i) 60mHurdles, Long Jump, Pent.; Indianapolis (o) Short hurdle 1984 M50 Princeton, NJ (i) Long Jump; Eugene, Or.(o) Triple Jump 1982 M45 Cambridge, MA (i) 50yd hurdles; Wichita, KS (o) Short Hurdle 1981 M45 Los Gatos, CA (o) Short hurdle; 2nd Place WMA 2011 M75 Sacramento, CA Long hurdles #1 Rankings USA: 2016,’14,’11 55m 2009,’08,’07,’06,’00 60m Hurdles M65-70; 2011,2012 55m hurdles; 2011, 06, 05 80m hurdles; 2011,10, 06 Long hurdles; Special Awards: Mid-Atlantic Athletics Congress Outstanding Athlete 1985 3. Ralph Giovanni Fruguglietti : age 62 (1st time on ballot) competing since 1999 - Thrower Age group Athlete of the Year: 2016 Tom Gage Award – 2016 Thrower of the Year American Record: 2012- M55 Discus World WMA Championship Titles: 2016 Perth, AU M60 Discus 2015 Lyon, FR M60 Discus 2013 Porto Allegre, BZ M55 Discus 2011 Sacramento, USA M55 Discus 2007 Riccone, IT M50 Discus National Championship Titles: 2017, 2016 Baton Rouge, Grand Rapids M60 Discus 2012 Lisle, IL. M55 Discus, 2010 Sacramento M50 Discus; 2005 Honolulu M50 Discus; 2000 Eugene M45 Shot and Discus #! Ranking USA: Discus M50 2008, 2006; M55 2010, 11,12,13,14; M602017, 2016, 2015 4. Dr. Harry Nolan age 70 (1st time on ballot) competed since 1984 Distance Runner World Bests/Records: (road events are considered World or American Bests while track events are World or American Records) 2001 M50-59 4 x 800m relay (i) World Record American Records: 2003 M55 Mile 4:38 1999 M50-59 4 x 800m relay(i) 1997 M50 3000m (i) 1992 M45 8K Road Race 25:30 broke the existing best mark of Bruce Motenson 1989 1990 M40-49 4 x 800m relay (o) 1989 M40 5000m 14:59.9 1988 M40 Mile 4:15.3 (o); M40 1500 3:56.5 (o); 3000m (i) 8:48.8 National Masters Championship Titles: Indoor/Outdoor 2017 M70 National Masters Mile Road 2008 M60 800m, Mile (i) 2007 M60 1500, 5000m (o); Mile (i) 2002 M55 800m,1500m (o) 1999 M50 Mile, 3000m (i) 1998 M50 National Masters 5K XC Championships 17:11 1997 M50 3000m (i) 1992 M45 1500m (i) 1987 M40 National Masters 5k XC Championships 1st overall 16:15 1987 M40 5000m (o) 1984 M35 Mile (o) Other Races of Merit: 1999, 1997, 1993, 1990 M50, M45, M40 5th Ave Mile Invitational 1st #1 Rankings USA 5, Anthony Palacios – age 51 (1st time on Ballot) competing since 2004 Jumper Age Group Athlete of the Year – 2012 World Records: M45-Indoor LJ- 6,98m American Records: M50-Outdoor and Indoor Long Jump(LJ) National Championship Titles: Undefeated in all Long Jump: M50,M45,M40: 2017(o); ’16(o); ‘12(i)(o); ‘11(o); ‘09(i) M35: 2004(o) Triple Jump: M50, M45,M40: 2017(o); 2012(i)(o); ‘11(o); ’09 (i) #1 Ranking USA

6. Gary Patton – age 72 (1st time on ballot) competing since 2007 Mid Distance -800m -10000m Runner Age Group Athlete of the Year – 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011 American Records: 2017 M70 (o) 1500m & 3000m 2016 M70 (i) 1500m; (o) Mile 2011 (o) 1500m World (WMA) Championship Titles: 2017 - Daegu, Indoor 3000M, M70 2011 - Sacramento, Outdoor 800M, 1500M, M65; 2nd Place WMA: 2017 – Indoor Daegu, 800 &1500 2nd place, M70 2010 –, Kamloops, CA 1500M &, 3000M 2nd place National Titles 2017 – Indoor Mile, 3000M, M70 2016 – Indoor 800M, M70 2016 – Outdoor 800M, 1500M, 5000M, M70 2015 – Outdoor 1500M, M65 2014 – Indoor 800M, Mile, 3000M, M65 2014 – Outdoor 800M, 1500M, 5000M, M65 2013 – Indoor 800M, Mile, 3000M, M65 2013 – Outdoor 800, 1500, 5000, M65 2012 – Indoor 800M, Mile, 3000M, M65 2012 – Outdoor 800, 1500, 5000M, M65 2011 – Indoor 800M, Mile, 3000M, M65 2011 – Outdoor 800M, 20121500M, 5000M, M65 2009 – Indoor 3000M, M60 2008 – Indoor 3000M, M60 #1 RANKING USA: 800m: M70 2017(i); M65 2014 (o); 2013 (i)(o); 2012 (o): 2011(o) 1500m: M70 2017(i)(o); 2016 (i)(o); M65 2015(i); 2013(o); 2012(o); 2011(o) Mile: M70 2017 (i)(o); 2016 (i)(o); M65 (o); (o); 2011(i)(o); 3000m: M70 2017(i)(o); M65 2015(o); 2013(i)(o); 2012(i); 2011(i)(o); 5000m: M70 2017; 2016, 2012; 2011 10,000m: M70 2016; 2012 7. John Seto-(1st time on ballot) as administrator to Masters Track & Field Rankings System:  2006 - Developed all-inclusive, web based rankings system using relational databases. System replaced USATF MTF, Top 25, manually updated website – went live on December 1, 2006 to compile complete 2006-2007 Indoor Season Rankings. Allowed athlete performance submissions.  2014 – Commenced compiling all-inclusive rankings worldwide  August 2015 – WMA recognizes the site as the official rankings for our sport Improvements making the system easier to use encourage greater usage. Athletes instantly gratified by having submitted results listed Impacts: Increased quantity of listed athletes (2006: 4,315; 2017: 14,232) Improved quality and accuracy of lists Throws Meets:  2013 – developed an Excel based throws meet management program. The program compiles rosters, creates prefilled field sheets, facilitates results entry, scores throws & ultra-weight pentathlons, shows athlete placing in age groups and automatically creates meet results in conventionally accepted format. This has been used for USATF Masters Throws Championship partially in 2013 & 2014 and completely in 2015, 2016 & 2017. Benefits: Saves meet organizers time and money – easy to use workbook eliminates need for having timing companies. Entering information is easy. Preparing meet results is easier than other programs and reduces error potential. Several meet organizers routinely use and think it is invaluable tool to put on meets. Results for publication are created automatically Throwers get real-time scoring / placing updates during the competition – Knowing where they stand is very important. Results for inserting into rankings are created automatically. . Ultra-Weight:  2008 - Developed an improved weight set comprised of 3 segments  2016 – Worked on design improvement and organized inexpensive fabrication resulting in tripling number of implements worldwide  2017 – Organizing inexpensive fabrication which may increase number of implements worldwide by 50% Benefits: Reduced cost; Implements easily transported to meets National Masters News:  2007 – Provide complete meet results for publication. This has evolved over time.  2011 – commenced actively promoting NMN through the rankings site. Like above, this has evolved as NMN & MastersRankings brainstorm to leverage MastersRankings’ resources to further promote NMN. For example, MastersRankings alerts athletes, in a multitude of ways, that they qualified for All-American awards and provides a convenient link for them to order awards. Benefits: MastersRankings reduces NMN operating costs by providing results requiring less formatting for publication which saves NMN labor. MastersRankings should increase NMN revenue by increasing awards orders and subscriptions Additional information: Resource for athletes, officials, WMA & Affiliates representatives – receive and respond to dozens of correspondences weekly which include T&F related questions and promoting participation in USATF events. Actively advocating for athletes on a number of issues including ratifying records under unusual circumstances.

8. Thaddeus (Thad) Wilson Sr, 65 (1st time on ballot) competing since 2005 Hurdler/Sprinter Age group athlete of the year: 2011 World Records: 2017 65-69 4 x 200m Relay 2011 60-64 100m Hurdles 2011 60-64 4 x 100m Relay American Records: 2014 60-69 400m World WMA Championship Titles: Individual WMA 100m Short Hurdle (SH) Champion 4 consecutive WMA Championships: M60 2013,’11 & M55 2009,’07 (Silver – 2017 60m Hurdles) 2014 Budapest M60 (I) Hurdles ; 2013 Porto Allegre, BR. M60 100m SH, 300mLong Hurdles (LH); 2011 Sacramento,CA M60 100mSH, 300mLH, 2009 M55 100mSH; 2007 M55 100mSH, 400mLH; World WMA Championship Titles: Relay 2017 (I) Daegu, Korea M65 4 x 200m; 2014 (I) Budapest M60 4 x 200m USATF National Masters Championship Titles: Indoor/Outdoor USATF MTF 100m hurdle Champion for 10 consecutive Championships M60 2015-2011 M55 2010-2006 2017 (o) M65 100mSH, 300mLH, Long Jump; (i) 60mH, LJ; 2015(o) M60 SH, LH; (i) 60H; 2014 (o) SH, LH; (i) 60H, LJ, PENT.; 2013(o) SH, LJ; (i) 60H, LJ, PENT. 2012 (o) M60 SH, LH, Long Jump (LJ); (i) 60H; 2011(o) SH, LJ; (i) 60H, LJ, PENT.; 2010(o) M55 SH; 2009(o) SH; 2008(o) SH, LJ; (i) 60H; 2007(o) SH, LJ; 2006(o) SH,LH; 2005(o) M50 LJ; (i) LJ; 2004 (i) 60H, LJ; 2002(o) SH #1 RANKING USA: 55mH: 2013 60mH: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Indoor Pent.: 2013, 2011 LJ: 2012, 2011 Short Hurdles: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, ’08,’07, ‘06 Long Hurdles: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2007, 2006 55m: 2013 9. Charles Wimberley age 83 (1st time on ballot) competing since 1981 Distance – Mile, 1500m, 10k Runner 2016 – Inducted into the New Orleans Track Club Hall of Fame 1996 – Inducted into the Louisiana Senior Olympics Hall of Fame World Records: Relay 1994 M60 , 4 x 800m; 4 x Mile 1989 M50 -59 Distant Medley Relay American Records: 1994 –M60 Mile 5:13.9; American Records: Relays 2014 M80 4X 200m (i) 2014 M70-79 (he stepped down) 4 X 800m 1986 M50 4 x 800m; 1985 M50 4 x Mile, 4 x 800m National Age Record: age 58 2 Mile 11:14 National Championship Titles: Indoor/Outdoor 2016 M80 400m, 800m, 4 x 200 (i) 2015 M80 400m (i) 2014 M80 400m (i) 2010 M75 800m, (i) 2004 M70 400m, 800m (i) 1997 M60 Mile (i) 1989 M55 800, 1500m (i) 1988 M50 4 x400m; 4 x 800 Relays (i) 1986 M50 4 x 800m (i) ; 1500m (o) 1984 M50 1500m (o) 1982 M45 880, Mile (i) National 10k Championship: 1991 M55 Team Championship #1 Rankings USA: 2016 (i) M80 400m, 800m; 2015 (o) M80 400m; 2014(i) M80 400m; 2010 (o) M75 800m; 2009(i) M75 400, 800m MTF Mid America Region Report

By Christel and Jerry Donley, Region Chairs

Region Associations:

Colorado, Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, Valley, Nebraska, Ozark

Starting with the attendance at the National convention in Orlando, 2016, only Craig Yotter from Minnesota, LaDonna Gooden of Missouri Valley and 3 members from the Colorado Association attended. This is nothing new, usually, only the same people from the same region attended.

Our regular connection and communications are with: Larry Staton, Missouri Valley (Shocker Track Club, Wichita) Craig Yotter, Minnesota, who gave a comprehensive report of all the meets he organized, and Colorado.

Colorado Masters Track and Field Club is highly organized and extremely lucky to have great certified officials as well.

The Shockers Track Club is equally busy and at the time of this post, has one more meet coming, Sept 30th, in Wichita. We are trying to support them with a small amount of money from our Mid America budget.

Craig Yotter, Minnesota, reported a number of meets in that Association in 2017: January 7, February 5 and 25 and March 4 indoor; Outdoor included June 20 and 27, July 11 and 18 and August 1, using high school facilities. Its indoor championship was held March 12 at the University of Minnesota. Its outdoor championship was held June 12, 2017 at Hamline University. Craig was been consistent in posting Minnesota's schedule and results.

All meets, that we are aware of, include Youth and Open athletes. This has proven to be the only way to meet the financial obligations, and provide competition for current and future Masters.

Mid America held the Indoor meet at the Air Force Academy in Feb. 2017, and will have the same on Feb. 18, 2018 , hopefully no "military action" will take place, which would mean that the facility can cancel within hours.

Our Mid America Outdoor meet was a "nightmare" with a venue change on short notice; trying to find a new place that would accommodate a 2-day meet, was nearly impossible. Somehow, Jim Weed and our faithful club members made it possible. We found Pueblo.

Ken O'Neil and Ray Brown were instrumental to get us two venues; CSU Pueblo for throwing events, and Dutch Clark Stadium for all other events. Needless to say, the attendance was down, and the cost was not! It became a one-day meet , with officials working both the two venues. Yet, it was a team effort and those who attended were very complimentary!

Unfortunately, Jerry and I were on our way to California for a family funeral – and ended up in a major car crash.... BUT, we were grateful for all the people who stepped up, including officials coming a long way. Call it: "A Labor of Love" (for the sport).

Jerry and I attended an Indoor meet in Wichita and in Iowa, just a confirmation that meet directors (Larry Staton and Jim Walzcyk ) are very involved in that part of our region. We tried to contact Nebraska and the other Associations, they do not have a Masters Rep. per say, so, no we received no reponse.

We will still try and put on meets the best we can, and hope for a better attendance at the National Convention in Columbus, Ohio in December.

We had a visit from Vin Lananna at our last Colorado Assoc, meeting, which was very pleasant and informative.

Respectfully submitted: Jerry and Christel Donley

In addition: I am still the meet director (25 yrs) for the Pasadena Senior Games, and, though it is not in our region, we have a lot of Masters Athletes from not only the California region, but other states as well. Simply another chance for Masters Athletes to compete. REPORT OF MIDWEST REGION MASTERS (through June 30, 2017)

This will be my final report as the USATF Midwest Region Coordinator. For the past 8 years, I have attempted to provide the best, non-conflicted, Region and Association Track and Field Masters Championship competitions. In addition, after authorizing an Outdoor Midwest Region Throws Championship event in Wisconsin in a previous year, in 2017 the first, and I hope not the last, Midwest Region Masters Indoor Throws Championships at Lewis University was authorized and held. This new Midwest Region Indoor Throws Championship was the request of Meet Director, Tim Cederblond, with the assistance of Sue Hallen and Ruth Welding.

For the past several years the Midwest Region Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships were hosted by Jeff Watry in conjunction with the National Masters Indoor Heptathlon Championships at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. For some inexplicable reason, the number of entries in both competitions was disappointing (Masters: 9 Women and 38 Men) during 2017. As a result, special assistance was given to Jeff from the Midwest Masters budget. Regardless, the most notable results were the Harry Brown's (85-89 age group) double in the 200 M Dash and the 60 M Dash (10.94 seconds /7.02 91.04% age graded) and David Swarts' 7:08.46 -1600 Meter Race Walk, breaking the National Record by 4.53 seconds (the Record could not be certified due to the lack of Race Walk officials).

Although Jeff Watry has indicated his desire to continue sponsoring and acting as Meet Director of the Masters Midwest Region Indoor Meet, it is my understanding that my Successor intends to hold the Midwest Masters Region Indoor Meet at a new location. Regardless, it is my understanding that Midwest Masters athletes will continue to have an Indoor Meet at Carthage College in conjunction with the National Heptathlon meet in 2018, since Jeff indicated to me he will continue to host a Masters Meet in conjunction with the Multi-Event Championships.

I am pleased that for the ninth consecutive year, with no other bids or requests, the Midwest Region Masters Outdoor Championship Track and Field Championship Meet was held at Carroll University in Waukesua, Wisconsin. With the lack of any clubs or other potential sponsors, I took full responsibility for preparing the Entry Information, contracting for the facility and Meet Management, and working with my Co-Meet Director, Shawn Thieltz, the Track and Cross-Country coach at Carroll University. Without the assistance of the individuals I brought with me to Carroll University on June 25, 2017 and the timeless effort of Shawn and his student-athletes, this Meet would have been difficult to hold efficiently. Additional special thanks must be given to Jay Preston of the Wisconsin USATF Association. Not only did Jay guarantee a super group of USATF officials, he brought the full range of Wisconsin owned implements to the Meet and, with the help of Stan Druckery, supplied special Masters hurdles. Although there were 88 registered entries which resulted in an additional $445 in funds raised for future Midwest Masters Drug Testing, 63 men and 15 women competed in the full range of Track and Field events. With a revised Meet Schedule, I believe all the events were held as scheduled with numerous very pleased Masters athletes. In 2017, entries were down approximately 10 percent due to Highland games and other unavoidable conflicts. Thanks for the second year to Elizabeth Rudolph for her wonderful rendition of the National Anthem.

As in past years, I included a questionnaire/survey to be completed by entering athletes. This survey was returned by a remarkable 62.5% of the entrants. The principal responses of this questionnaire were as follows:

1. 96% plus of the responses indicated that the athletes preferred the Midwest Region Masters Outdoor Championships continue to be held at Carroll University.

2. Our athletes feel that their reason for competing is great people they hang out with, camaraderie, health reasons, the love of competition, memories of high school track, the availability of pole vault facilities, simple personal enjoyment, breaking personal records, preparing for National Championships, and overcoming injuries.

3. Most competitors have never attended an USATF Annual Meeting giving the following reasons:

• Not aware of or familiar with the Annual Meeting • Lack of time • Don't like meetings • Recent USATF Member • Cost, distance, time constraints • Scheduling problems, time of year • Not interested • Not retired • Attends local Association Meeting • Waste of time, not important • Not focused on disabled or blind athletes • Other priorities

4. Most competitors have never held, nor are they interested, in holding a Sanctioned Masters Competition. Some athletes indicated they would be interested in holding a Meet at Carroll University. Some athletes indicated they would "help" putting on a Meet. Some athletes answered this question by indicating they would assist if a Meet was close to Chicago, Louisville, or Minnesota with suggestions of Benedictine University, Northwestern University, Hamiline University, Concordia College, and Carthage College. 5. A great majority of the responders have been to a National Championship event and only a few responders indicated the need for financial assistance. One athlete indicated that provisions should be made for "service dogs."

6. A majority of those answering indicated they would like a clinic included with the Midwest Region Masters Outdoor Meet with the following subject matters to be covered:

• Training in General • Nutrition and age-related issues • Sprints • Jumps • Middle distance events • Lifting for "older" athletes, strength training • Throws/weight events • Training without facilities • Obtaining financial assistance • Injury prevention and recovery • RaceWalk • Coaching blind athletes

Several of those subjects were the subject matter of previous clinics or my idea of inviting one or more professionals to give clinics or rotate to events and work one on one with the athletes.

7. Almost no Masters athletes object to drug testing, but a few negative responses were:

• Too expensive with few positive results • Invasion of privacy (and "body invasion") • Cost outweighs catching an old athlete • Concerned that medication being used may have banned substances (failure to have knowledge of use of the right to apply for a TUE) • Only record breakers should be tested • Doesn't think "average' athletes would use illegal drugs - only test those who break National records • Innocent until proven guilty??? • Must be a better use of funds • WADA website confusing-only a doctor can understand USADA website • Overkill for 95% of competitors • Who "freakin" cares, if it hasn't killed them yet, it probably will!

8. Suggestions from athletes with my (comments):

• "Good as is" / "Continue as is" • Better time management (time required for field events vs. running events • "Great job" • Encourage more participation • "Thanks for all you do for Masters track and field" - from athlete outside the Midwest Region • Don't schedule Competing Association Championship the same weekend as the Region Championships • Better advertising of event (probably a USATF "blast" would help) • Use more officials (really a baseless suggestion) • Consider special website and online registration (can be done through Meet Management Company) • Take pictures of all the officials and athletes together and at each event (did video one year but never considered this suggestion)

9. The most gratifying remarks, although many similar statements were made to me in person at the Meet on June 25th, are the following:

• "I appreciate all the work by you people. Thank you." • "Mr. Cohen - I appreciate your efforts ... Your Meets are always well run ... Carroll U - GREAT FACILITY"

I want to take this final opportunity to thank all of the Midwest Region Association Chairs who attended our Midwest Region meeting in 2016 in Orlando and expressed their confidence in my efforts. It is encouraging that most Region Chairs have attempted to avoid Region Meet conflicts. Hopefully, similar actions will be taken in the future giving our Region athletes the maximum number of weekends to compete. Also, it should be considered that back to back Meets are difficult for our older athletes. Good luck to my Successor and all Midwest Association Master Chairs.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Midwest Region Masters Athletes for the past eight (8) years.

REPORT OF CHAIR OF THE MASTERS ANTI-DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE

Thank you - Cherry Bellaire, M.D., Marilyn Mitchell, Mary Trotto, Ph.D. and Robert Weiner for their efforts in participating, working on the ground and making numerous suggestions in our effort to keep our sport clean and the playing field level.

In 2017, testing was limited to only two National Championship events compared to four in 2016, although the number of athletes tested was comparable. Unfortunately, we have been notified by USADA of at least two new suspensions for the use of illegal substances during the past twenty-four (24) months.

As Chair of this Sub-Committee and, hopefully, with financial assistance from the USATF National organization, I believe consideration should be given to the following topics:

A. Test at more National Track and Field, Multi-event, and Region Championships and during each day of these events;

B. Consider more EPO testing, if cost can be controlled;

C. Perform out of competition testing of athletes for all National or World record breaking performances at Sanctioned Meets, where testing has not been conducted and within 48 hours after the record breaking performance;

D. Require testing at National Senior Games, if being conducted according to USATF rules and regulations;

E. Require that USADA representatives and USATF volunteers to the USADA representatives be completely visible at all Meets where testing is being conducted and permit our Committee members full visibility at sanctioned competitions;

F. Include in bid instructions drug testing requirements for local organizing committees; and

G. Require the USATF to permit our Committee Chair to review all contracts for Masters Competitions entered into by the USATF, including the requirement that only our Committee designated person discuss directly with the USADA representative assigned to our competitions:

1) Different age groups to be tested;

2) The number of Men and Women to be tested; 3) Our testing is, in part, to satisfy WMA requirements, so we must require that WMA be advised of our testing and any sanctioned athletes;

4) Since aging is a Masters issue, aging should be a consideration in USADA testing criteria.

H. We welcome written suggestions from our Masters Track and Field Membership with respect to any aspect of Drug Testing and Substance Abuse affecting our athlete population.

While no specifics are included in this report, I hope our Masters members can appreciate the hard work and the time required to make this drug testing as fair, reasonable and as effortless as possible. While education of USADA requirements is always necessary, this must be done at a local and Association level since very few MASTERS athletes attend our Annual Meeting. Although there has been substantial discussion about testing and the use of Therapudic Use Exemptions (TUE), there are still USATF registered athletes who still profess ignorance with respect to required drug testing.

It is the responsibility of our Masters Association Chairs and Officers, our Masters Track and Field Officers, and the National office of the USATF to continue to provide online educational opportunities, mailing notices, and competition entry information concerning Drug Testing and the availability of a TUE, if medications being taken may result in a negative test result.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of the efforts of our Anti-Doping and Substance Abuse Sub-Committee.

2017 Northwest Region Annual Report October 26, 2017

Our region has been without a regional coordinator and regional championships for several years. On th July 29 we held the 2017 Northwest Region Outdoor Masters Track & Field Championships at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. This meet also was the Pacific Northwest Masters T&F Championships as well as the Seattle Masters Classic which has been held for over 25 years. Medals were awarded for both the Northwest region and the Pacific Northwest Association athletes with outside of association athletes not displacing Pacific Northwest athletes for association medals.

Over 100 athletes from mostly Washington and Oregon with a fair number of athletes coming from other parts of the Northwest Region, Canada and California. One athlete traveled from New Hampshire for the meet

Northwest region record data base from 2013 has been updated. 16 meet records were broken and several performances by athletes from outside the region exceeded some of our region records.

The region’s 2017 budget of $5,500 was exceeded putting on this meet and conducting regional coordinator representing the region as a member of the Masters Track & Field Executive Committee.

In 2018 we plan on trying to reach out to help associations within our region to at least put on Association Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships. We have tried to organize an indoor championship meet the University of Washington for 2018 but there are no dates available this coming year we will try and see if a date may be available in 2019. There are very few indoor track facilities within our region of 8 associations and 7 states that have indoor facilities that fit our major population core which is the I-5 north/south corridor in Washington and Oregon. We will endeavor to find indoor facilities to for this type of competition.

We are planning on conducting the 2018 Outdoor Northwest Region Championships at the new refurbished st track at West Seattle, Washington Stadium on July 21 , the weekend before the 2018 USATF National Masters Outdoor Tack & Field Championships being held at Eastern Washington University from July 26-29.

George Mathews Northwest Region Coordinator ANNUAL REPORT

Masters Racewalk Committee

With the new Olympiad, the Masters Racewalk Committee has undergone some changes. Members of the committee are:

Chair – Jo Burrows Joel Dubow Becky Klein Rod Larsen Andrew Smith Dave Talcott

The initial goal of the new committee was to identify changes which needed to be made and then to delegate tasks and responsibilities to committee members.

The committee identified the problem of timely collection of information to file for national and international records. Over the next year we will be looking over solutions and methods to get this done easier and more timely.

Team USA was represented internationally at the WMA Indoor in South Korea, Masters Games in New Zealand, NCCWMA in Canada. We also had one submaster athlete, Erin Taylor-Talcott, and one master athlete, Susan Randall, compete in the first IAAF World Women’s 50K Racewalk.

Also of note, David Swarts, is currently the world record holder in all distances of racewalk except for the 5000m. Darlene Backlund is also the current WMA W70 record holder for the 50K racewalk.

As soon as the 2017-18 Grand Prix schedule is available, it will be posted to the many websites available to us.

I have included the list of Racewalkers of the Year, Age Group Winners, and Grand Prix Winners.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jo Burrows Chair, Masters Racewalk Committee

2016-2017 Masters Racewalk Awards

Racewalkers of the Year Erin Taylor-Talcott David Talcott

Age Group Walkers of the Year

W35 Erin Taylor-Talcott M35 No Qualifier W40 Susan Armenta M40 Omar Nash W45 No Qualifier M45 Pablo Gomez W50 No Qualifier M50 David Swarts W55 No Qualifier M55 David Talcott W60 No Qualifier M60 Jonathan Matthews W65 Marianne Martino M65 Andrew Smith W70 Kathleen Frable M70 Norman Frable W75 No Qualifier M75 James Veenstra W80 No Qualifier M80 Alan Poisner

Masters Grand Prix

Women Men First Place – Kathleen Frable First Place – David Talcott Second Place – Karen Swisher Second Place – Norman Frable Third Place – Erin Taylor-Talcott Third Place – David Swarts

Masters Exhibition Events (MEE) Report / December 2017

By Joy Upshaw – Chair

Being new in this role as the Masters Exhibition Events Chair, I am honored to represent Masters Track in this new position. I have participated in many Exhibition events throughout the years and know, first hand, what the athlete needs and what to expect during these experiences.

This year, during the 2017 Open Nationals- the event that was pre scheduled-was the 400meters. The event showcased seven of the top-ranked male and eight top-ranked female athletes between 41 and 60 years old competing in one section each of the 400-meter dash on the campus of Sacramento State University in California.

After confirming event, date and time with meet director, Duffy Mahoney and event coordinators: Zach Raubach and Karl Eagleman, it was important for me to send out updated and timely group communication emails to all Race Registered Athletes.

The first “Welcome Email” included: Congratulations and information on location, time & maps for the athlete and also a request for a brief bio of their athletic & professional achievements.

Leading up to the event , there were other emails sent about weather, warm up areas and credential information as well as the link to the USATF Championship Manual.

Meet day: I made sure the athletes let me know when they arrived, welcomed them and had a meeting 2 hours prior to the race for any other details: bibs, lanes, name pronunciation,etc. Introduced Lisa Rosobrough –who would announce their information prior & during the race.

Races went off with out a hitch! Having Lisa announce their ages & occupations/ hobbies was very interesting to all! The professions ranged from a school teacher to an astrophysicist at NASA! The fans cheered loudly and could relate to many of the different masters athletes. THIS is what makes Masters Athletes unique: that we are older and can still race! Announcing that information during the race was awesome! After the race, 60 year old Brent Cottong said that over 15 people came up to him asking him many questions from his age, to training, to his blond hair! (He wrote an letter to USATF president Vin Lananna, as well as an article for NMN about his experience).

After the race-I gave each athlete a red envelope with their name in calligraphy on it. In the envelope was a thank you letter and a $50. bill.

NEXT: Open Indoor Nationals in ALBQ 200 meter 75+ Highlighting age is a great Exhibition Event! (Bob Lida & Kathy Bergin have already committed)

Open Outdoor possibility : Men’s Mile 50+ and Women’s 800

NATIONAL OFFICIALS COMMITTEE OF USA TRACK & FIELD 2017 ANNUAL MEETING REPORT Columbus, Ohio November 29 - December 3, 2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD Mike Armstrong Chair Rich Schornstein Doug Allen E. Scott Rose Secretary Treasurer Vice Chair –Awards Roger Burbage Laurie Boemker Marty Johnson Vice Chair – Certification Vice Chair – Rules Vice Chair – Training

INDEX Index Agendas Executive Committee Meeting General Session Meetings Officers’ Reports: Chair’s Report Secretary’s Report Executive Committee Meeting Minutes December 3, 2015 Annual Meeting Minutes December 4-5, 2015 Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes April 17-19, 2016 NOC Voting Delegates, 2017 Annual Meeting Treasurer’s Report Vice Chair Awards Report Vice Chair Certification Report Vice Chair Rules Report Vice Chair Training Report Subcommittee Chairs’ Reports: Appeals/Selection Ethics & Goals Law & Legislation Technology Communications Equipment & Facilities Evaluations Insurance Nominations Uniform/Merchandise Best Practices Affirmative Development

National Officials Committee 2017 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Columbus, Ohio Thursday, November 30, 2017 11:00 am – 12:50 pm Meeting Call to Order Mike Armstrong Motion for Change of Order for Business Mike Armstrong Reading / Approval of Minutes Rich Schornstein Summary of Reports of Officers Chair Mike Armstrong Treasurer Doug Allen Secretary Rich Schornstein Vice Chair of Certification Roger Burbage Vice Chair of Training Marty Johnson Vice Chair of Rules Laurie Boemker Vice Chair of Awards Scott Rose Old Business Nomination of Candidates for Election Don Berry / Val Foss Selection Subcommittee Update Mike Armstrong Hall of Fame / Awards Banquet Scott Rose Certification Issues Roger Burbage Rules Review Issues Laurie Boemker IAAF Issues Laurie Boemker Young Officials Program & Grants Don Berry NCAA Issues Bob Podkaminer / Len Krsak Evaluations Rich Schornstein Best Practices Rich Schornstein Insurance Matters Bob Tice / Irene Herman New Business Appointment of Committee Chairs Mike Armstrong NOC Operating Procedures – Proposed Revision Mike Armstrong / Rich Schornstein Officials Uniform & Merchandise David Smith USATF / NOC IT Issues Mike Armstrong / Zack Raubuck Certification of Minors Mike Armstrong / USATF Staff Proposed LDR Officials Award Mike Armstrong / David Katz Law & Legislation John Murray

National Officials Committee 2017 Annual Meeting Agenda – General Sessions 1 & 2 Columbus, Ohio Friday, December 1, 2017 9:00 am – 11:50 am, NOC General Session #1 Saturday, December 2, 2017 2:00 pm – 4:50 pm, NOC General Session #2 Meeting Call to Order Mike Armstrong Roll Call Rich Schornstein Motion for Change of Order for Business Mike Armstrong Reading / Approval of Minutes Rich Schornstein Officers’ Reports Chair Mike Armstrong Treasurer Doug Allen Secretary Rich Schornstein Vice Chair of Certification Roger Burbage Vice Chair of Training Marty Johnson Vice Chair of Rules Laurie Boemker Vice Chair of Awards Scott Rose Nomination & Intro/Election of Election of NOC Officers Don Berry / Val Foss Vice Chair Certification Subcommittee Reports Affirmative Development Raymond Pierre Appeals Selection Delores Murray Communications Scott Rose Equipment and Facilities Specifications Bob Springer Evaluations Rich Schornstein Insurance Bob Tice / Irene Herman Law and Legislation John Murray Selection Mike Armstrong Uniforms and Merchandise David Smith Technology Mark Heckel Old Business Hall of Fame / Awards Banquet Scott Rose Certification Issues Roger Burbage Rules Review Issues Laurie Boemker IAAF Issues Laurie Boemker Young Officials Program & Grants Don Berry NCAA Issues Bob Podkaminer / Len Krsak Best Practices Rich Schornstein

New Business NOC Operating Procedures – Proposed Revision Mike Armstrong / Rich Schornstein USATF / NOC IT Issues Mike Armstrong / Zack Raubuck Certification of Minors Mike Armstrong Election of New NOC Officers Don Berry / Val Foss / Organiz. Svcs Vice Chair Certification Guests/Topics/Discussion USATF CEO Max Siegel USATF President Vin Lanana NOC Board Member Len Krsak IAAF Update David Katz Para Athletics Information Cathy Sellers NCAA Officials Assignor Nathan Smurdon Athletes Advisory Committee Jeff Porter Spokane Conv. & Vis. Bureau USATF Legal Dept - Claims

N O C COMMITTEE REPORT CHAIR’S REPORT MIKE ARMSTRONG

USATF National Officials Committee Chair’s Report 2017 USATF Annual Meeting 2017 has been a year of many transitions for the NOC. This is true not only in those who hold office, but in many other areas. Those include: Our national re-certification process A new certification website and procedure A new officials’ website The requirement of both SafeSport and Background Screens for certification Distribution of the National Officials’ shirt

There is still much work to be done and improvements to be made, but we are moving in a good direction. Along with these changes, we have taken steps to improve our recruitment and mentoring of young and new officials, to move some of our Rules Reviews to an online format, to create new and better ways to train and certify officials in Electronic Measuring and Electronic Recording, to provide resources to purchase equipment needed for officiating, and more. Future projects include training opportunities for rising Implement Inspectors, Technical Managers, and Referees, new online training modules that utilize video, and creating new resources to assist Certification Chairs in their work. Throughout these changes, there have been many individuals who have accepted extra responsibilities on behalf of the NOC and officials across the country. Though I cannot list them all, some that I want to acknowledge are Roger Burbage (who stepped in as interim Vice-Chair for Certification), Rich Schornstein and Laurie Boemker (who led the way in preparing rules reviews), and Mark Heckel (who has facilitated several projects as Chair of our Technology Sub-Committee). Also, the USATF National Office has been very responsive to our needs and requests. Though many of these areas are still being refined, they continue to work with us to improve areas for the betterment of our officials. Those who have worked with us include Vin Lananna, Max Siegel, Renee Washington, Norman Wain, Sara Reese, Sarah Austin, Desiree Friedman, Lindsay Toussant, Zack Raubuck, Luke Fimreite, and others. Respectfully Submitted, Mike Armstrong Chair, USATF National Officials Committee

Certification Process and National Shirts As of October 27, 2017, there were 4,586 officials who have completed the certification process. Of that number, 677 have not entered a shirt size and, therefore, have not received their national shirt. Though the re-certification period after each is always difficult, this one had extra challenges with a new website and the added requirements of SafeSport and the Background Screen. I want to acknowledge the patience and hard work of those who serve our officials as Association Certification Chairs. These men and women put in many hours to serve their fellow officials and our sport. Please take time to thank your Association Certification Chair for his or her work on your behalf. Certification of Officials Under-18 Because of the requirement of a Background Screen for Certified Officials, the status of officials under the age of eighteen has been a point of discussion between the NOC and the USATF national office for several months. Because of their age, those officials are unable to complete the Background Screen. This issue is still being discussed by the USATF national staff and a plan of action should be finalized soon. 2017 Championship Meet Officials The 2017 USATF Senior Indoor Championships were held on March 3-5 in Albuquerque, NM. Seven selected officials declined their assignments and were replaced by selected alternates. It was a well officiated meet with just two protests filed – one in the running events (denied) and one in the field events (upheld). The 2017 USATF Junior and Senior Outdoor Championships were held on June 22-25 in Sacramento, CA. Two selected officials declined their assignments and were replaced by selected alternates. Our officials did an outstanding job officiating the meet in spite of severe heat. There were nineteen protests and appeals filed. Five were in field events with four denied and one upheld. Fourteen were in running events with eleven denied and three upheld. 2018 Selection Process for Championship Meets Applications closed on October 15, 2017 for the 2018 USATF Senior Indoor, Junior Outdoor, and Senior Outdoor meets. There were 350 officials who completed applications. The selection of officials for these meets will take place on November 28-29 at the USATF Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH. NOC Election Per National Officials Committee Operating Procedures, the NOC will conduct one election at the 2017 USATF Annual Meeting to select a Vice-Chair of Certification to complete the current term, ending in December of 2018. Evaluations A new online evaluation form was introduced for the 2017 USATF Junior and Senior Outdoor Championships, Masters Outdoor Championships, and Junior Olympic Championships, as well as a new online evaluation form used by Association Certification Chairs to evaluate those from their associations who applied for USATF Championship meets. All systems worked well. Best Practices Rich Schornstein has worked with the USATF National Office to update the NOC Best Practices library and transition it to the USATF Officials’ website. This library contains a wealth of information and is highly recommended to officials of all levels and disciplines. NOC Operating Regulations The officers of the NOC will be presenting some changes to our Operating Regulations. Most of the changes are editorial and organizational. Other changes include updating the descriptions of the Nomination and Technology Committees, adding the Young Officials Committee, defining the role of Parliamentarian, and moving the responsibility for preparing certification rules reviews from the Certification Sub-Committee to the Rules Sub- Committee. Board Report At the request of USATF President, Vin Lananna, and NOC Board Representative, Len Krsak, I prepared a report for the USATF Board of Directors on the “Recruitment, Certification, Retention, and Rewarding” of USATF Competition Officials. This report will continue to be developed and expanded as we seek to address these issues. Young Officials Development Young Officials Grant o The National Officials Committee budgeted for fifteen $500 grants to help young officials (under-40) travel to USATF National Championship meets to gain experience. There were nine applicants, all of whom received a grant. They officiated at the USATF Youth Indoor, Outdoor, and Cross Country Championships, the USATF Junior Olympic Championships, and the USATF Masters Indoor and Outdoor Championships. All of the grant recipients had good experiences at their assignments and grew as officials. I want to thank Donald Berry for his work in making this program work. The 2017 recipients were: Tanner Bisbee (Maine Association), David Glasberg (New England Association), Deborah Green (Potomac Valley Association), Cheyenne Hall (Colorado Association), Courtney Kromko (Maine Association), Candice Pierre (Southwestern Association), Alexandra Schober (Adirondack Association), Aisling Stephenson (New England Association), Clifton Taylor (Utah Association) o Young Officials Think Tank

.In an effort to get more input and ideas from young officials regarding recruitment, retention, training, and mentoring, I initiated a “Young Officials Think Tank” – an email group that shares ideas and experiences. This group is proving to be very helpful in evaluating what we can do to better raise up young officials in USATF.

o Young Officials Committee

.In order to keep the recruitment, retention, training, and mentoring a priority for the NOC, the officers of the NOC are recommending the addition of a permanent Young Officials Sub-Committee to the NOC Operating Procedures.

Committee Appointments I want to express my appreciation to those who have accepted the responsibility to serve as chairs of NOC Sub- Committees. Those individuals are: Affirmative Development – Raymond Pierre (Southwestern Association) Appeals/Selection – Delores Murray (Southwestern Association) Communication – Scott Rose (Ohio Association) Equipment and Facilities – Bob Springer (Pacific Northwest Association) Ethics and Goals – Betsy Reed (Nevada Association) Evaluations – Rich Schornstein (Colorado Association) Insurance – Bob Tice (North Carolina Association) and Irene Herman (Pacific Association) Law and Legislation – John Murray (Pacific Association) Nominations – Valaree Foss (Maine Association) Technology – Mark Heckel (Three Rivers Association) Uniforms and Merchandise – David Smith (Southern California Association)

I also want to express my appreciation to those who have accepted the responsibility represent the NOC on other USATF committees. Those individuals are: Men’s Track & Field – Bob Gidari (New England Association) Women’s Track & Field – Kathy McLymond (Niagara Association) Race Walking – Gary Westerfield (Long Island Association) Men’s Long Distance Running – Jeffrey Bauer (Ohio Association) Women’s Long Distance Running – Barbara Palma (Adirondack Association) Cross Country – Ken Kraft (New York Association) Masters Track & Field – Sherry Hott (Arizona Association) Masters Long Distance Running – Gloria Louis (Southern Association) Youth Athletics – Perry Jenkins (Niagara Association) Associations – Karen Krsak (Ohio Association) Para Athletics – Tom Southall (Colorado Association) Law & Legislation – John Murray (Pacific Association) Organizational Services – Linda Melzer (Ohio Association) Rules – Laurie Boemker (New England Association)

N O C COMMITTEE REPORT SECRETARY REPORT RICH SCHORNSTEIN National Officials Committee Executive Committee Meeting Orlando, Florida Thursday, December 1&3, 2016 MINUTES Meeting Called to Order by Chair Krsak at 10:00am. Those in attendance: Len Krsak, Chair; Tom Hott, Secretary, Doug Allen, Treasurer, Scott Rose, Vice Chair of Awards, Rich Schornstein, Vice Chair of Training, Bob Podkaminer, Vice Chair of Rules, Don Berry, Parliamentarian; Rodger Burbage, sitting in for Vice Chair of Certification. Absent: Jimmy Stuart, Vice Chair of Certification. Motion by Don Berry, second by Rich Schornstein, to allow for adjustments to agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Scott Rose, second by Don Berry, to approve the minutes of the Dec 3, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting. Motion carried Motion by Tom Hott, second by Rich Schornstein, to accept the treasurer’s Report. Motion carried. Summary of Reports …… Entire reports to be given at the General Session Chair Chair Krsak’s Report has been posted in the Officials’ Newsletter and is included in the Annual Report. Vice Chair of Certification Roger Burbage is filling in for Jimmy Stuart. Mr. Burbage reported he has most of the hardware and software necessary to produce officials’ cards and the processing of the cards will begin a soon as possible. Vice Chair of Training Vice Chair Schornstein’s report has been posted in the Officials’ Newsletter and is included in the Annual Report. Vice Chair of Rules Vice Chair Podkaminer’s report has been posted in the Official’s Newsletter and is included in the Annual Report. Vice Chair of Awards Vice Chair Rose’s report has been posted in the Official’s Newsletter and is included in the Annual Report. Old Business NOC Elections Chair Krsak and Lil Mahoney, member of the Nominations Committee, reported on the nomination and election procedure. Hall of Fame/Awards Banquet Scott Rose reported on the Hall of Fame/Awards banquet. There are still some tickets left for the banquet. Evaluation Project Rich Schornstein discussed a proposal to make the event head evaluations of officials crews the same as the certification chair’s evaluations. These evaluations would be provided to the national meet selection committee for review. Officials Insurance Situation Len Krsak reported on the officials’ insurance situation including who paid the premiums in the past. USATF included funds in the 2017 officials budget to cover the premiums for the insurance. Bob Tice proposed a survey of USATF associations to determine what insurance coverage is currently in place across the country and what coverage is needed. Decisions will then be made on the basis of this survey and other information. Funding for Young Officials Len Krsak reported that the Executive Committee voted at the mid-year meeting to fund a young officials’ stipend to assist the younger officials to travel to national youth and masters meets. Funds are now included in the Officials’ budget. The certification chairs will be contacted soon after the Annual Meeting to begin the process. Officials Uniform Shirt Len Krsak reported on the new uniform shirt. The shirt will be blue and each official will receive one shirt upon certification for the next Olympiad. NOC Updated Operating Procedures Tom Hott reported on the proposed amendments to the NOC Operating Procedures. The document will be presented to the NOC at the Annual Meeting on Dec 2. New Business Selection Committee Proposed Changes Len Krsak reported on the success of the current selection process. Referee/NTO Program Len Krsak suggested the Executive Board table the discussion. NCAA Proposal Bob Podkaminer reported on the history of the NCAA certification program as discussed a few years ago. The NOC Executive Board voted at that time to end the discussion with the NCAA. Chair Krsak was contacted recently to ask if the NOC would assist in staffing NCAA meets. Chair Krsak replied that the NOC could and would do this. A proposal was presented to the NCAA for the NOC to create a certification for officials to serve as key officials at NCAA championships. The discussion is continuing at this time. Motion by Tom Hott, second by Rich Schornstein, to present the concept to the NOC at the Annual Meeting on Dec 2 and to appoint a committee to continue the discussion with the NCAA. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Hott, second by Bob Podkaminer, to appoint Len Krsak and Bob Podkaminer to the committee to continue the discussion. Motion carried. Officials Background Screening Len Krsak reported the background check is good for 2 years and will need be retaken at the end of the two years. SafeSport Course Len Krsak reported that an official who has taken the SafeSport course is covered through 2020. Motion by Rich Schornstein, second by Scott Rose, to move to closed session to discuss personnel issues. Motion carried. Motion by Rodger Burbage, second by Don Berry, to come out of closed session. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Hott, second by Scott Rose, to adjourn until Dec 3. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Hott, second by Doug Allen, to come out of recess at 3:45 pm Dec 3. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Hott, second by Scott Rose, to accept the resignation letter of Jimmy Stuart as Vice Chair of Certification. Motion carried. Chair Len Krsak appointed Rodger Burbage to fill the position of Vice Chair of Certification. Chair Len Krsak appointed Jimmy Stuart to the position of Chair of the Technology subcommittee. The Executive Committee made the following recommendations for changes in the NOC Operating Procedures: 1. At Large members of the NOC cannot hold any other position in the NOC 2. Define the Parliamentarian position 3. Move the responsibility for writing the rules reviews from the Vice Chair of Certification to the Vice Chair of Rules.

The 2017 Mid-Year Executive Committee is tentatively set for April 16-18 in Northwest Arkansas. Motion by Scott Rose, second by Bob Podkaminer, to adjourn. Motion carried. National Officials Committee 2016 Annual Meeting December 2&3, 2016 Orlando, Florida MINUTES Meeting called to order by Chair Krsak at 9:09 am. Declaration of quorum by Secretary Hott Motion and second to allow adjustments to agenda. Motion carried. Vince Lanana, newly elected President of USATF, brought greetings. Motion and second to approve the minutes of the 2015 NOC Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Motion and Second to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried. Election of New NOC Officers Each candidate was allotted 3 minutes to present a campaign speech. Chair—Mike Armstrong was elected Chair Secretary—Rich Schornstein was elected Secretary Vice Chair of Training—Martin Johnson was elected Vice Chair of Training Vice Chair or Rules—Laurie Boemker was elected Vice Chair of Rules Officers Reports Chair Chair’s report included in Annual Report. Chair Krsak presented Chair Awards to the following individuals: George Adams Karl Eagleman Susan Feldman Ed Gorman Karen Homan Sherry Hott Marty Johnson Dave O’Brian Tom Priester Max Siegel Mark Youmans Vice Chair of Certification—An update was provided by Rodger Burbage. Vice Chair of Training--Vice Chair of Training’s report included in Annual Report. In addition, Vice Chair Schornstein reported that the rules reviews for recertification will be available through the Association Certification Chairs. Vice Chair of Rules--Vice Chair of Rules’ report included in Annual Report. Vice Chair of Awards--Vice Chair of Awards’ report included in Annual Report. Old Business Funding for Young Officials Don Berry reported on the Funding for Young Officials project. The 2017 NOC budget includes $7500.00 for this project. Details and applications will be sent to Association Certification Chairs early in 2017. Steve Miller, Chair of the USATF Board of Directors, brought greetings. Max Siegel, CEO of USATF, brought greetings. New Business Updated NOC Operating Procedures Amendments to the NOC Operating Procedures were presented. Motion and second the approve the amendments. Motion carried. Chair Krsak reported a major change in the Vice Chair of Certification duties and the formation of a Technology Subcommittee. Motion and Second to adjourn until 2:00 pm Dec 3, 2016. Motion carried. Motion and second to come out of adjournment 2:00 pm Dec 3, 2016. Motion carried. Election of At-Large members of the NOC John Murray, Fred Newhouse, and Delores Murray were elected as At-large members of the NOC. Insurance Program Chair Krsak reported the USATF has provided funding to the NOC to provide liability insurance for all Certified officials in 2017. Bob Tice reported on a survey that will be send to officials early in 2017 asking for their input on the insurance program. Officials Shirts Chair Krsak reported that each official who certifies for the 2017-2020 Olympiad will be eligible to receive one official’s shirt at no cost and will be able to purchase one additional shirt. Referee/NTO Program Lorie Boemker reported that the NTO program as it presently exists will be reviewed and a report will be available to officials in the near future. Law and Legislation David Greifinger presented a resolution he planned to present at the closing session of the convention for consideration by the members. The resolution addresses the ability of the CEO and the Board of Directors to suspend a member without prior due process. NCAA Proposal Bob Podkaminer reported on a request from the NCAA to provide training and certification for NCAA officials. At this time, the request is for Referees only. However, the discussion with the NCAA will also include Chief Starters, Chief Clerks, Chief Umpires, and Chief Marshalls (all appointed by the NCAA). The discussions are ongoing and at this time the NCAA is studying the proposal. Officials Background Screening Chair Krsak reported the background screenings are valid for two years and each official will be required to submit to a background screening after the two-year period expires. SafeSport Course Chair Krsak reported the officials who have completed the SafeSport program are covered until 2020. Guest/Topics/Discussion IAAF Update David Katz reported that the IAAF was extremely pleased with the IAAF Indoor Championship held in Portland. No protests were filed during the entire meet. Mr. Katz also reported the IAAF approved a new constitution at its meeting in this week. Further information will be forthcoming from that meeting. USATF Marketing Chair Krsak reminded members to check with Chelsey Chang at USATF when developing anything that includes the USATF logo for approval. Paralympic Information The Paralympic committee made a presentation to the NOC and asked for additional officials for their meets. Diversity Committee Irene Herman and Kimberly Ford reported on the activities of the Diversity Committee and asked for a representative from the NOC for that committee. NCAA Rules Committee Mark Kostek reported the new NCAA rule books are available both on line and print version. Selection Committee report of officials for the 2017 National Championships The list of selected officials will be posted outside the meeting room immediately after the close of the meeting and is also available on line. Motion and second to adjourn. Motion carried. National Officials Committee Executive Board Mid-Year Meeting April 17 – 19, 2016 - Columbus, Ohio MINUTES Meeting Called to order at 2:58 pm by Chair Krsak. In attendance: Chair Len Krsak, Secretary Tom Hott, Treasurer Doug Allen, Awards Vice Chair Scott Rose, Certification Vice Chair Jimmy Stuart, Rules Vice Chair Mark Kostek, and Training Vice Chair Rob Buzaitis, Parliamentarian Don Berry. Also attending: Rich Schornstein. Lindsay Toussant joined the board on April 18. Motion by Len Krsak, second by Don Berry, to have a floating agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Rob Buzaitis, second by Mark Kostek, to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2015 Executive Board meeting. Motion carried. The Executive Committee received the Treasurer's report. Officer’s Reports Chair Chair Krsak presented his report to the Executive Board. Discussion of the Safe Sport and Background Checks. A copy of the report is attached. Certification Vice Chair Stuart reported on the SafeSport and background check issues. USATF is building a completely new membership system. The new system is targeted to be finished by August, 2016. At this time, SafeSport and background checks will be required for official's re certification. All officials who certified in the 2017-2020 Olympiad will receive a new official's shirt. Beginning with the 2017 selected meets, acceptance will be done on line. Rules Vice Chair Kostek reported he has received one contact for a rule interpretation since the 2015 Annual Meeting. Training Vice Chair Buzaitis reported the clinics at the Annual Meeting went well. No webinars since the Annual Meeting. Interim Vice Chair Schornstein presented a list of possible clinic topics. Discussion of which topics to present at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Motion by Don Berry, second by Doug Allen , recess until 8:30 am April 18, 2016. Motion by Don Berry, second by Mark Kostek, to come out of recess at 8:20 am. Motion carried. Awards Vice Chair Rose reported that he will send the award nomination forms to the 11regional award chairs for review. Motion by Scott Rose, second by Doug Allen, to add to the award criteria that members of the Hall of Fame are ineligible to be considered for individual awards. Motion carried. Scott reported he has developed a new form for nominations. Scott is developing a plan to shorten the evening. Discussion of method of selection to the Hall of Fame. Discussion of award trophies. Scott will send a selection of potential awards to each sponsoring organization for their consideration. Each organization will select one design for their award. Newsletter Editor Rose reported readership of the newsletter is down. 37% of officials opened the newsletter in February. He requested content from the members of the Executive Board. Old Business Officials Insurance Situation Discussion of rider on USATF liability insurance for officials. Due to the fact that there have been no approved claims on this insurance since its inception in 2008, the insurance is under review. This covers uncompensated officials for negligence at non sanctioned meets. Does not cover medical expenses for the official or others. The Executive Board will work with the National Office and the Association Committee to resolve this issue. Re certification Reviews Vice Chair Stuart reported on the re-certification reviews. He has an outline of the new review instruments. The new reviews will be ready for certification chairs by November 1. There will be an on- line option for Apprentice, Association, and National level. Perhaps a portion of the Master evaluation will be on line. Best Practices Rich Schornstein reported on the Best Practices on the web site. 122 best practices documents currently exist. He expressed a concern with updating the documents. Chief officials at the national meets are asked to review the documents each year, but response to that request is limited. There was a discussion of what can be done to encourage the chiefs to respond. USATF Board Seat An amendment to the Operating Procedures will be proposed to the NOC at the 2016 annual convention regarding the official's representative to the USATF board. New Business NOC Elections Training Vice Chair Kostek has resigned his position effective May 1, 2016. Motion by Don Berry, second by Rob Buzaitis, to accept Training chair Kostek's resignation and confirm the appointment of Bob Podkaminer as interim chair. Rules Vice Chair Buzaitis has resigned his position effective May 1, 2016. Motion by Len Krsak, second by Tom Hott, to accept Rules Chair Buzaitis resignation and confirm the appointment of Rich Schornstein as interim chair. The NOC Chair, Secretary, Training Vice Chair, Rules Vice Chair, and the At-Large positions are open for election at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Selection Committee Appointee Chair Krsak will make the appointment closer to the dates of the Selection Committee Meeting. Selection Committee Proposed Changes A discussion of current method was held and agreement that the current method needs to remain as is. The proposal to the Executive Board is not a rules issue, but a USATF Bylaws issue. Therefore, this committee can take no action. The Executive Board is committed to making the selection more transparent and will work on providing additional information to all officials. Proposal to purchase new projectors Motion by Rob Buzaitis, second by Scott Rose, to purchase two new projectors cost not to exceed $2500.00 total. Motion carried. Motion by Don Berry, second by Rob Buzaitis, to recess until 1:00pm. Motion carried. Motion by Mark Kostek, second by Don Berry, to come out of recess at 1:13pm. Motion carried. Referee / NTO Programs Motion by Jimmy Stuart, second by Doug Allen, that the NOC Executive Board draft a proposal for the USATF Law &Legislation committee to move the IAAF Technical Officials subcommittee from the USATF Rules committee to the National Officials committee. Motion carried. Motion by Rob Buzaitis, second by Mark Kostek, to propose to the NOC to eliminate the Master Referee Certification subcommittee from the NOC Operating Procedures. Motion carried. Motion by Rob Buzaitis, second by Don Berry, to direct the Vice Chair of Certification to eliminate the grade 3 Referee certification. Motion carried. Electronic Measurement Agreement that Electronic Measurement needs to be standardized. Rich Schorntein will contact electronic measurement officials asking them to write a best practices document. Funding For Young Officials proposed by Mike Armstrong Motion by Rob Buziatis, second by Scott Rose, to create a line item in the NOC budget for grants to be awarded to young officials. Motion carried. Motion by Don Berry, second by Rob Buzaitis, to recess unti. 8:30 am April 19, 2016. Motion carried. Motion by Mark Kostek, second by Scott Rose, to come out of recess at 8:27 am April 19, 2016. Motion carried. Motion by Don Berry, second by Mark Kostek, to adjourn at 9:05 am. Motion carried. NOC Certif Ofcls # as of LastName FirstName 31 July Voting Delegates, 2017 Annual Meeting Association Adirondack 27 Shufelt Joseph Alabama 65 Tolbert-McClinton Connie Alaska 0 No Cert Chair Arizona 64 Armstrong Russell Arkansas 103 Armstrong - Elected Officer Addtl Delegate N/A None Designated Alternate Delegate N/A None Designated Border 30 Swearingen Larry Central California 8 Powell Jerlene Colorado 97 Schornstein - Elected Officer Alternate N/A Halik Ed Delegate Connecticut 82 Grimes Yvonne Dakotas 30 Jensen Dee Florida 125 Larsen G. Rod Addtl Delegate N/A Thurston Janice Georgia 117 Ozell Phillip Addtl Delegate N/A Slayton Cindy Gulf 134 Jolivette Alishia Addtl Delegate N/A Love Christie Hawaii 54 Sutton Richard Illinois 73 Rainey Jamero Indiana 92 Trego Michael Inland Northwest 20 Lowe Christopher Iowa 110 Broek Curtis Addtl Delegate N/A Geiger Al Kentucky 120 Bocock Gordon Addtl Delegate N/A Newton Frank Lake Erie 75 Woytek David Long Island 30 Westerfield Gary Maine 51 Berry Donald Michigan 69 Weir Douglas Mid-Atlantic 106 Edwards Earl